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P391 PND

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,640 mi
Last recorded14,640 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 PND
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 14,640 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 14,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 13,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 13,159 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 12,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 10,393 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 10,393 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 8,496 miles

horn a tiny bit raspy

minor blow on exhaust

Fail 14 May 2013 8,496 miles

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

horn a tiny bit raspy

minor blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2012 5,951 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

one tail light has failed

Fail 14 Jun 2012 5,951 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

one tail light has failed

Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,914 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 3,844 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2007 3,160 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 2,801 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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P391 PND is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P391 PND, 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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P391 PND is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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