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R226 BNE

1997 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,126 mi
Last recorded37,126 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX628,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 BNE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,126 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 37,172 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 37,171 miles

Stop lamp not working spring missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 34,182 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,250 miles

front sprocket worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 37,228 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 35,256 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 35,256 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2006 33,770 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 33,770 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2005 32,723 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 32,723 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?

Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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R226 BNE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 28,870 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 ZX6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R226 BNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R226 BNE registered?

R226 BNE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R226 BNE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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