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P135 RYR

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,234 mi
Last recorded26,234 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 RYR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,234 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,262 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spot (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear change loose

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,238 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 19,984 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 19,984 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,127 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear mudguard slightly insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,061 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 16,061 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 16,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 14,471 miles

VT32 issued against test no. 344113287131

Fail 2 Jul 2007 14,463 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,378 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre slightly perished (No cord showing)

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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P135 RYR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P135 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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P135 RYR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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