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R482 GTL

1997 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,851 mi
Last recorded52,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX628,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 GTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 52,851 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,807 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 52,807 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 52,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 29,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,047 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,045 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,221 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 28,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,003 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,956 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2008 24,956 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,930 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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R482 GTL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R482 GTL, 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 R482 GTL registered?

R482 GTL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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