MOT Status
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39,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) split pin missing new pin fitted (5.2.1 (a) (i))
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
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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?
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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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What year was M8 ABT registered?
M8 ABT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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