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S309 ETO

1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R22,682 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 ETO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Sep 2020 24,692 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 24,692 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,968 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,851 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 42,818 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,655 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 40,562 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 38,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 35,330 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 35,330 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,255 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

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

front brake drags more than may be normal.

front brake lever feels spongy and not firm.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,055 miles

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

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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S309 ETO 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 68.8%.

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

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 S309 ETO, 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.

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S309 ETO is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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