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GX51 OYM

2001 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

33,215 mi
Last recorded33,215 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R21,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OYM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 33,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 33,211 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 33,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 32,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 31,724 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 31,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,684 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 31,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 31,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,112 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,499 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,609 miles

Gear change lincage worn.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 29,609 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Gear change lincage worn.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,352 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 28,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,200 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,200 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,413 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 24,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,714 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 22,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 11,090 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 7,859 miles

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

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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GX51 OYM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 21,035 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 GX51 OYM, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX51 OYM registered?

GX51 OYM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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