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M66 MPA

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

28,346 mi
Last recorded28,346 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 MPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 28,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 27,338 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 27,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 26,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,918 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 24,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,974 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,721 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,075 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 19,075 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,879 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,600 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 17,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,583 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 15,572 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 14,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 10,434 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,850 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 7,514 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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M66 MPA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 M66 MPA, 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 M66 MPA registered?

M66 MPA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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