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P127 WBM

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,250 mi
Last recorded33,250 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 WBM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 33,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,099 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 32,231 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 32,231 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 31,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 29,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,636 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,636 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 27,108 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 27,099 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,794 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 26,305 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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P127 WBM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P127 WBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P127 WBM registered?

P127 WBM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P127 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P127 WBM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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