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Y626 XCE

2001 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,990 mi
Last recorded46,990 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R21,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 XCE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,990 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 45,710 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 45,710 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,049 miles

Central Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Rear caliper slide rubber missing causing play, and dust seal herniating from the piston groove (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Central Front Large keyring on ignition keys fouling steering operation

Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,001 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 40,001 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,572 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 48,445 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 24,661 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 20,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,374 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 19,210 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 17,801 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 16,333 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,218 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 7,811 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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Y626 XCE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y626 XCE, 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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Y626 XCE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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