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P133 XNP

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,996 mi
Last recorded45,996 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 XNP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 45,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 45,058 miles

Rear brake pads not sweeping entire surface of brake disc

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,795 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 39,469 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,411 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 37,401 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,067 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 31,951 miles

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

Front POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 31,902 miles

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

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

Front POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,042 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 26,031 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,011 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,011 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKING (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,173 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 17,377 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 17,377 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,750 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,096 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 13,250 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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P133 XNP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P133 XNP, 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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P133 XNP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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