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Y272 WBT

2001 Kawasaki ZX6R

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,400 mi
Last recorded35,400 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R21,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 WBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 35,400 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 35,399 miles

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

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,916 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 33,496 miles

exhaust noisy.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,353 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy but bsi stamped (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy but bsi stamped (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,689 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 31,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,151 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 23,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 23,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,085 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,202 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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Y272 WBT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y272 WBT, 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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Y272 WBT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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