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M540 SDA

1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,234 mi
Last recorded22,234 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 SDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 22,234 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 22,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 20,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 19,562 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 17,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 17,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 17,617 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 17,412 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 17,412 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 17,048 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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M540 SDA is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 26,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M540 SDA, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M540 SDA registered?

M540 SDA is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 27 May 1995.

Is M540 SDA safe to buy?

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