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V197 LGW

2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,579 mi
Last recorded44,579 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R20,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 LGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,579 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,547 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 43,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 37,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 37,857 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,970 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 34,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,981 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,532 miles

Non standard exhaust system fitted but not excessively noisy

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,589 miles

Chain starting to corrode

Exhaust noisy but not excessive

Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,988 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,621 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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V197 LGW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 20,759 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 V197 LGW, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V197 LGW registered?

V197 LGW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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