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R838 OWT

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,560 mi
Last recorded27,560 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 OWT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,560 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 27,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 27,524 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 27,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,320 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 27,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,777 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 21,152 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,602 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,646 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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R838 OWT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R838 OWT, 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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What year was R838 OWT registered?

R838 OWT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R838 OWT safe to buy?

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