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P138 SBJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,811 mi
Last recorded32,811 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 SBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 32,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 31,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 31,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 31,306 miles

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

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

No number plate light fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 30,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,162 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 30,141 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,416 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,274 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 22,599 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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P138 SBJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P138 SBJ, 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 P138 SBJ registered?

P138 SBJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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