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P165 OLE

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,742 mi
Last recorded38,742 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 OLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 38,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 38,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 33,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 33,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,517 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 26,049 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 22,876 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 21,663 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,795 miles

slight bind on brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,923 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Aug 2007 19,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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P165 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P165 OLE, 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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P165 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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