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P38 VBM

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,518 mi
Last recorded10,518 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 VBM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,518 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 10,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 May 2010 10,206 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 10,184 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 9,402 miles

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

number plate not standerd size

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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P38 VBM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P38 VBM, 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 P38 VBM registered?

P38 VBM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P38 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 VBM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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