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K600 MCJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,299 mi
Last recorded31,299 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK600 MCJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 31,299 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 29,045 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 29,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 29,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 29,040 miles

Rear Brake caliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,027 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,936 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 28,936 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,755 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,288 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,114 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,787 miles

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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K600 MCJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K600 MCJ, 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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What year was K600 MCJ registered?

K600 MCJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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