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YX51 BXG

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,925 mi
Last recorded47,925 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J215,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BXG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 47,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,968 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 43,132 miles

front tyre down to 2 mm

Pass 10 Sep 2022 38,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 37,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 32,048 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 27,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,135 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 21,723 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,544 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 18,544 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 12,119 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 11,984 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,932 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 10,475 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 10,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 10,338 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 10,338 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 9,763 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,025 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,696 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 7,696 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-J2?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 11
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YX51 BXG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX600-J2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX51 BXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-J2 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-J2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX51 BXG registered?

YX51 BXG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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