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R747 UBP

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,761 mi
Last recorded44,761 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 UBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 44,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Remote damping reservoir insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 43,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 43,944 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,778 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 43,431 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 43,160 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,606 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,891 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 39,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,168 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 May 2012 39,167 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,050 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 39,046 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 39,024 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,557 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,984 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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R747 UBP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 25,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R747 UBP, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R747 UBP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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