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DY02 ETX

2002 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

28,213 mi
Last recorded28,213 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX6R19,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 ETX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 28,213 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 26,566 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

gear change rod, locking nut loose

Fail 19 Oct 2024 26,566 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

gear change rod, locking nut loose

Pass 10 Nov 2023 24,089 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 24,089 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2021 21,363 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 19,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 19,279 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

import headlamp kicks to right

Fail 2 May 2019 19,279 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

import headlamp kicks to right

Rear oil over tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,873 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 16,873 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 15,553 miles

Front front and rear tyers flat

Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,231 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 15,231 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,731 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 13,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 13,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 11,450 miles

rear tyre has a slow puncture

Pass 14 May 2009 10,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,571 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 8,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 9 May 2007 7,391 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 7,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 6,049 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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DY02 ETX is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 19,942 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY02 ETX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY02 ETX registered?

DY02 ETX is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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