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P131 UGS

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,842 mi
Last recorded52,842 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 UGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 52,549 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 51,957 miles

Offside Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 47,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,720 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 39,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 33,448 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,669 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,927 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,440 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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P131 UGS 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 92.3%.

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 P131 UGS, 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 P131 UGS registered?

P131 UGS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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