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K666 DCM

2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,679 mi
Last recorded46,679 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R20,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 DCM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 46,679 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside +nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear play in cush drive

Pass 9 Apr 2025 45,944 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 45,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 45,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 44,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 43,896 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,106 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 41,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,008 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,818 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 May 2016 36,818 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning correctly sticking (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 May 2015 36,818 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 36,373 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,814 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 28,663 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,794 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,613 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 14,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,649 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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K666 DCM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 20,759 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 K666 DCM, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K666 DCM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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