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N600 NJA

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,470 mi
Last recorded30,470 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 NJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 30,470 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 30,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 27,303 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 25,257 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 25,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,594 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 20,594 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 20,583 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 15,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 15,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 10,408 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 10,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 9,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 9,242 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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N600 NJA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N600 NJA, 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 N600 NJA registered?

N600 NJA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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