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M8 ABT

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

39,768 mi
Last recorded39,768 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 ABT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 39,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 38,077 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 38,064 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 36,971 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 36,971 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white and the lens missing. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected Split pin missing from wheel nut. (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,995 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 34,995 miles

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) split pin missing new pin fitted (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 34,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,028 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

front brake lever travel

throttle sticky

Pass 19 May 2015 25,892 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 25,892 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,674 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 20,616 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 20,616 miles

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,445 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 20,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,439 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 88,435 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2009 18,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 83,034 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

nearside washer inop

Fail 11 Aug 2008 83,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

nearside washer inop

Pass 2 May 2008 17,279 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 16,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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M8 ABT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M8 ABT, 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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M8 ABT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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