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FD02 BXP

2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

30,841 mi
Last recorded30,841 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R17,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 BXP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 30,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 28,508 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 28,495 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 28,491 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

rear position lamp has one lamp not working, 50 percent still working

Pass 2 Oct 2021 27,367 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Front (1.1.2 (d))

Direction indicator insecure Rear R/H (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,057 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 26,057 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 23,936 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 23,934 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 18,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,666 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 17,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,141 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 17,141 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,019 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 17 May 2010 15,404 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 14,230 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 14,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,123 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 10,123 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 5,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 4,139 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2006 4,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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FD02 BXP is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 17,356 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 FD02 BXP, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD02 BXP is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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