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M569 PEP

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

31,439 mi
Last recorded31,439 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM569 PEP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,439 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 31,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Fouling clocks/dash (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned Fouling clocks/dash (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 30,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 30,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc has light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 29,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 28,064 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 27,359 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 27,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 27,100 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,508 miles

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

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

Front brake hoses slightly tight on full suspension travel .

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 26,508 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake hoses slightly tight on full suspension travel .

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 26,267 miles

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

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

Front brake lines are slightly tight with wheel raised .

No number plate light .

Rear tyre is incorrect size . should be 160/60/17 , is actually 180/55/17 .

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,248 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 22,248 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 20,808 miles

Chain guard missing at time of test

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 20,808 miles

Chain guard missing at time of test

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 18,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,345 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 17,323 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,058 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 16,058 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 16,058 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,058 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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M569 PEP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 25,388 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 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 M569 PEP, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M569 PEP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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