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M517 UKK

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

23,667 mi
Last recorded23,667 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 UKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 23,667 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 23,036 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,036 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,192 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 22,184 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Bolt in rear hugger loose

Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,133 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 21,131 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,758 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 19,752 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 19,747 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 64,318 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 64,305 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 60,863 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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M517 UKK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M517 UKK, 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 M517 UKK registered?

M517 UKK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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