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Y134 NLB

2001 Kawasaki ZX6R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,379 mi
Last recorded34,379 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R21,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY134 NLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 34,379 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

gear linkage worn and loose

throttle slow to return

Pass 22 May 2013 32,446 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 14 May 2012 31,192 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Front tyre worn uneven

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 28,250 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 May 2011 28,244 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 25,791 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 25,782 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,741 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 18,735 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,576 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 10,441 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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Y134 NLB is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 Y134 NLB, 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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Y134 NLB is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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