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P141 VTC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,003 mi
Last recorded68,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 VTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,003 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 65,140 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,107 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 62,588 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,095 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,759 miles

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

Throttle return slow

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,639 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 40,639 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,817 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,566 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,183 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 35,183 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2012 31,108 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 May 2011 26,888 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 26,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,873 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,453 miles

Advise - Front brake pads new in one side and used in the other.

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,469 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,533 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
Full Kawasaki ZX-6R reliability report

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P141 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P141 VTC, 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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P141 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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