CarVerify

Free Car Check

P89 CEL

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,817 mi
Last recorded48,817 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 CEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,817 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 48,816 miles

Clocks Loose but still secured

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Throttle Grip Slightly stiff but still moves freely

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,816 miles

Clocks Loose but still secured

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Throttle Grip Slightly stiff but still moves freely

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,375 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 48,375 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,538 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 44,081 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 44,035 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,029 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 30 Jun 2008 26,606 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,605 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,869 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
Full Kawasaki ZX6R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P89 CEL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P89 CEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P89 CEL?

You can check the full history of P89 CEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P89 CEL registered?

P89 CEL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P89 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P89 CEL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P89 CEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P89 CEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.