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SJ11 BOW

2017 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Grey Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,524 mi
Last recorded42,524 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 BOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 42,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 37,379 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 37,379 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 29,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,550 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 24,550 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 20,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 20,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 16,525 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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SJ11 BOW is a 2017 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Grey with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ11 BOW, 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 9 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ11 BOW registered?

SJ11 BOW is a 2017 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 23 January 2017.

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