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R289 DKX

1997 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,694 mi
Last recorded28,694 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX628,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 DKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 28,694 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Control 2 (Rear Brake) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 27,767 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/60-ZR17 Dunlop worn down too 1.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 27,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/60-ZR17 Dunlop worn down too 1.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 25,902 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 24,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,572 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 22,569 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,818 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 18,818 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 16,748 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 16,748 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,696 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 11,696 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 11,617 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 11,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 11,009 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,954 miles

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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R289 DKX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R289 DKX, 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 R289 DKX registered?

R289 DKX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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