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SN51 OBA

2001 Kawasaki ZX6R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,959 mi
Last recorded45,959 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R21,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 OBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 45,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,736 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 43,723 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain joint link not fully riveted

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 43,545 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 42,699 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 42,695 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,338 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 33,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,972 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,453 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 18,609 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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SN51 OBA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 21,035 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 SN51 OBA, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN51 OBA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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