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P105 NVU

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,414 mi
Last recorded2,414 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 NVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 2,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 1,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 1,301 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 1,301 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 1,178 miles

no rear mudguard

brake lines taped & painted over

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 1,178 miles

brake lines taped & painted over

no rear mudguard

Pass 10 Jul 2010 425 miles

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

nearside front petrol tank bolt insecure

rear seat section loose but not insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 32,143 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 30,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,628 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 27,617 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre coated with oil or grease on left side of tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2007 27,614 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

engine oil level seems low

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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P105 NVU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P105 NVU, 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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P105 NVU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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