CarVerify

Free Car Check

P164 NWG

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,301 mi
Last recorded41,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 NWG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,301 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,301 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,899 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 40,899 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose fouling rubbing on dash in full lock (3.2.B3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,253 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,205 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 39,205 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 38,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 May 2012 38,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 May 2011 36,933 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 36,933 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 31,980 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 31,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,854 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,743 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P164 NWG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P164 NWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P164 NWG?

You can check the full history of P164 NWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P164 NWG registered?

P164 NWG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 8 June 1997.

Is P164 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 NWG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P164 NWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P164 NWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.