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P125 LSL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,239 mi
Last recorded37,239 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 LSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 37,239 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 38,760 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 35,818 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 35,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Mudguard missing

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 35,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Mudguard missing

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2022 35,497 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front mudguard missing

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 35,497 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front mudguard missing

Petrol cap internal bolt slightly loose

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,852 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 34,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,826 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 34,825 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber slightly loose dog bone bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,303 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 30,187 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 29,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,146 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,241 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 25,241 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,509 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 24,509 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 23,169 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 22,760 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no plate lamp inoperative

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 18,125 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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P125 LSL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P125 LSL, 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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P125 LSL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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