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P161 HCH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,243 mi
Last recorded46,243 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 HCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,243 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,237 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 46,237 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective will not open (7.2.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 46,236 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective will not open (7.2.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,192 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,189 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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P161 HCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P161 HCH, 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 P161 HCH registered?

P161 HCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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