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LY02 NLR

2002 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,470 mi
Last recorded34,470 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX6R19,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 NLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 34,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 32,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 31,772 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 31,759 miles

Forks fractured (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected forks leaking oil (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 28,177 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,869 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,575 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,555 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,203 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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LY02 NLR is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 19,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY02 NLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY02 NLR registered?

LY02 NLR is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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