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P179 UAV

1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,945 mi
Last recorded25,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R22,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 UAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,945 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 23,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 May 2014 23,616 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,361 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 28,361 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,479 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,333 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Road Tested OK

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wiring Untidy

Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,333 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Road Tested OK

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wiring Untidy

Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,457 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,438 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 23,438 miles

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

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

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

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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P179 UAV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 22,682 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 P179 UAV, 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 27 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 P179 UAV registered?

P179 UAV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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