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S261 FWU

1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,953 mi
Last recorded13,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R22,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 FWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 13,953 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 13,665 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 13,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 13,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 12,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 11,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 11,363 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,781 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 8,774 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,774 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 8,371 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 8,278 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 7,932 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 7,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 7,572 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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S261 FWU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 22,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S261 FWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S261 FWU registered?

S261 FWU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S261 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 FWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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