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N16 OGL

2001 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,146 mi
Last recorded42,146 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX615,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 OGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,146 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 39,125 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,713 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 38,686 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both Tyres very low pressure (12 psi) on arrival

Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,750 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake lever broken off - functions correctly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 37,723 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake lever broken off - functions correctly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,753 miles

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

Front Tyre is wearing un-evenly.

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 30,668 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Offside lamp (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 27,533 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 27,532 miles

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

rear wheel rotation poor

Fail 25 Sep 2013 19,413 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,413 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,845 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,003 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 8,987 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?

Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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N16 OGL is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 15,946 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 ZX6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N16 OGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N16 OGL is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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