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F15 LCB

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,599 mi
Last recorded35,599 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 LCB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 35,599 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 35,598 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 35,253 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 35,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tape on head light to correck kik

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,314 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,132 miles

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

rear brake travel attention soon

Pass 11 Jan 2019 28,553 miles

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 28,553 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 26,526 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 26,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 24,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 21,759 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2012 20,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 19,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,052 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 18,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2008 18,910 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2007 18,679 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 18,258 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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F15 LCB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 25,329 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 ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F15 LCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F15 LCB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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