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FD51 MGX

2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

38,513 mi
Last recorded38,513 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R17,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 MGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,513 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 37,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,805 miles

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

headlight mask convertor fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,453 miles

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

head light mask convertors fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2019 34,442 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 29,165 miles

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

headlight mask convertor fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,134 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 25,134 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,041 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,041 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,299 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 22,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,322 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 17,322 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,787 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside tail light inopperative.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,787 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 15,753 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 May 2010 152,432 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 15,132 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 13,135 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 8,343 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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FD51 MGX is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 17,356 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 ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD51 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD51 MGX is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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