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M21 WLF

2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,588 mi
Last recorded15,588 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R17,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 WLF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 15,588 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 15,443 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy Non std exhaust fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 15,443 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy Non std exhaust fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 15,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 14,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 14,689 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 14,679 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 13,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 11,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 10,601 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 9,588 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 9,588 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 8,611 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,233 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 8,226 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,426 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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M21 WLF is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 17,356 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 M21 WLF, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M21 WLF registered?

M21 WLF is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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