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R971 GAG

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,564 mi
Last recorded26,564 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 GAG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 26,564 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 25,992 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 25,578 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 24,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 May 2023 24,892 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 24,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,100 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 23,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,246 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,825 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower shock bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,063 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,164 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Aug 2013 21,164 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2012 20,586 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,140 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 19,140 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,113 miles

Oil leak

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,813 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 14,484 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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R971 GAG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R971 GAG, 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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R971 GAG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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