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Y188 YRY

2001 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,913 mi
Last recorded12,913 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX615,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 YRY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 12,913 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 11,574 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 11,566 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 10,350 miles

headlight deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2016 8,279 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

superficial cracking front tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2016 8,274 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

superficial cracking front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 6,629 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 6,036 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 6,035 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 5,875 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 5,875 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 5,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 5,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 5,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlight lens masked due to beam lack of beam pattern

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

clutch lever is bent but can readily applied .

Fail 19 Sep 2008 5,015 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

clutch lever is bent but can readily applied .

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?

Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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Y188 YRY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 15,946 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 ZX6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y188 YRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y188 YRY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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