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R364 BMB

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,301 mi
Last recorded25,301 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 BMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 25,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 24,917 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 24,917 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 23,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 23,227 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 21,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 16,343 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,189 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 14,189 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,480 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 10,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,856 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 9,275 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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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R364 BMB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 25,329 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 R364 BMB, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R364 BMB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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