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PAZ 8872

1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,905 mi
Last recorded41,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R22,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 8872
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 41,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 41,897 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 37,196 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 37,069 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2020 37,180 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 37,007 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,984 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,719 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,012 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 33,607 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,504 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 24,504 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 24,295 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 23,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,729 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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PAZ 8872 is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 22,682 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 ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAZ 8872, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAZ 8872 registered?

PAZ 8872 is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is PAZ 8872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAZ 8872 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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