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M57 TJL

1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,518 mi
Last recorded33,518 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 TJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 33,518 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 33,515 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 33,512 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested unable to push (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 33,479 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 33,479 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 33,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 33,239 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,964 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 32,964 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort discs warpped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 32,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 May 2008 30,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 30,156 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 30,153 miles

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

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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M57 TJL is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M57 TJL, 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 M57 TJL registered?

M57 TJL is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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