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P378 OMJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,962 mi
Last recorded22,962 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 OMJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 22,962 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 22,962 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 20,775 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,426 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,961 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2021 19,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,714 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 18,714 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 18,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 17,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,073 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 14,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,327 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 12,401 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 9,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,969 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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P378 OMJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 25,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P378 OMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P378 OMJ registered?

P378 OMJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P378 OMJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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