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L37 LOU

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,307 mi
Last recorded50,307 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL37 LOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,307 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam kick up to offside. masked level (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,942 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam kick-up to offside: masked level (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 49,942 miles

Exhaust system insecure silencer tied on (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick-up to offside: masked level (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam kick-up to offside: masked level (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,358 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,892 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,634 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlight converter fitted at time of test.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,442 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,442 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,975 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 41,975 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,169 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 41,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,515 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,164 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,079 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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L37 LOU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L37 LOU, 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 L37 LOU registered?

L37 LOU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for L37 LOU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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