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P987 VRO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,844 mi
Last recorded55,844 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 VRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 55,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 47,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 40,451 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,877 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 37,877 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,351 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,336 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,541 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,749 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2009 15,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2007 14,972 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,499 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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P987 VRO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 25,329 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 P987 VRO, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P987 VRO registered?

P987 VRO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 8 June 1997.

Is P987 VRO safe to buy?

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