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P122 RYR

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,240 mi
Last recorded35,240 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 RYR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,240 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 35,240 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear hugger fouling rear wheel (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber insecurely attached Rear suspension resevoir insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Rear pads (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,646 miles

1 Front brakes starting to show signs of binding. 2 Belly pan loose underneath. 3 Riders footrest on OS spring insecure.

Fail 22 Dec 2017 29,646 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded Brake pedal hiting loose fairing (3.2.A1h)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake Rear brake binding and no brake effort recorded (3.3.A1a)

1 Front brakes starting to show signs of binding. 2 Belly pan loose underneath. 3 Riders footrest on OS spring insecure.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,412 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 22,594 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 18,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 15,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,417 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 11,862 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 9,856 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,505 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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P122 RYR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P122 RYR, 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 P122 RYR registered?

P122 RYR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P122 RYR safe to buy?

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