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R942 TUD

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,247 mi
Last recorded35,247 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 TUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 35,247 miles

lhd lamp fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,999 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,014 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 30,013 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear disc pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,951 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 28,301 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,301 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,628 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,999 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2008 26,997 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,212 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,609 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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R942 TUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R942 TUD, 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 R942 TUD registered?

R942 TUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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