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P73 GES

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,067 mi
Last recorded38,067 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 GES
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 36,137 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 32,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,567 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 30,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 28,855 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 28,854 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough both front (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,078 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 27,052 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,804 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 20,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,695 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 19,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,627 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,610 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 17,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P73 GES is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P73 GES, 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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P73 GES is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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