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L14 AME

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

21,008 mi
Last recorded21,008 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 AME
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 21,008 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 21,007 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 20,936 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Forks slightly corroded fork uppers (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear bike has lots corrosion on frame and componects

Pass 18 Sep 2018 20,862 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 20,847 miles

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))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2017 20,783 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Centre to rear blow x1 bolt broken / missing (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. Limited travel (2.3.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 20,741 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,393 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 19,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 18,703 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 18,703 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,577 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,056 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,496 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 8,817 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Drive chain requires lubricating

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,606 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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L14 AME is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L14 AME, 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 L14 AME registered?

L14 AME is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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