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Y338 UGW

2001 Kawasaki ZX6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,135 mi
Last recorded36,135 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX615,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 UGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 36,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 35,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 35,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 33,884 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at head set (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 32,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at head set (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 31,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lock to lock Off side handle bar touches tank

Fail 30 Oct 2020 31,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lock to lock Off side handle bar touches tank

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 31,672 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock Hitting tank o/s (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,096 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 35,686 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 35,323 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 35,323 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 33,742 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 33,742 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,630 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 30,889 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,548 miles

offside indicator flash rate close to limit

sport silencer fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2009 23,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,404 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 23,397 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,552 miles

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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Y338 UGW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y338 UGW, 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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Y338 UGW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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