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L18 WDO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,194 mi
Last recorded19,194 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 WDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 19,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 19,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 17,742 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 17,372 miles

Nearside front indicator repaired with tape

Fail 29 May 2018 17,366 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside front indicator repaired with tape

Pass 12 May 2017 16,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 16,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 16,458 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,518 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,518 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 15,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,215 miles

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

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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L18 WDO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L18 WDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L18 WDO registered?

L18 WDO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is L18 WDO safe to buy?

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