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P106 TMA

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,747 mi
Last recorded71,747 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 TMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 71,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower fairing insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,410 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,582 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,582 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2017 66,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,086 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 53,785 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,183 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 51,256 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,645 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 49,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,609 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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P106 TMA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P106 TMA, 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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P106 TMA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 July 1997.

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