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P161 ONV

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,165 mi
Last recorded48,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,165 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

exhaust touches swing arm when rear suspension fully un-loaded

Pass 30 May 2013 46,808 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted (baffled at time of test)

Pass 22 May 2012 41,827 miles

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

custom exhaust system fitted (baffled at time of test)

Pass 17 May 2011 37,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,285 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 32,285 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 26,187 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,501 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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P161 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P161 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

P161 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P161 ONV safe to buy?

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