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R958 UOW

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,980 mi
Last recorded37,980 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 UOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,980 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 37,970 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))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour showing blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,937 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,630 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 36,630 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working both rear indicators (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front stop light switch is not working (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 35,289 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 35,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,157 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 30,157 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

frame has been repaired

Fail 6 Dec 2011 28,575 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

frame has been repaired

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,357 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,972 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,052 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 19,052 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2005 9,064 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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R958 UOW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R958 UOW, 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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R958 UOW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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