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PO51 WRU

2001 Kawasaki ZX6R

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,119 mi
Last recorded34,119 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R21,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 WRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 34,119 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 30,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,839 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre depth is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 29,820 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure Drive chain guard missing, has rear pillion pegs and seat fitted to bike (6.1.7 (i))

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre depth is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 28,841 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 28,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,767 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2016 28,342 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,791 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,310 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 23,292 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,763 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 13,348 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 13,332 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2012 13,282 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

o/s/r light/brake light inop

Fail 10 May 2011 11,813 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2011 11,813 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 5,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,700 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 4,700 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 4,406 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 3,250 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
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PO51 WRU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 21,035 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 PO51 WRU, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO51 WRU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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