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R347 YFL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,070 mi
Last recorded43,070 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 YFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 43,070 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 43,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,437 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,981 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 39,930 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) split pin (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front suspension operation

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear mudguard damaged

aftermarket silencer fitted

front and rear tyre wear

horn operation

Fail 31 Aug 2018 39,004 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front suspension operation

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear mudguard damaged

aftermarket silencer fitted

front and rear tyre wear

horn operation

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,711 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted all (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

bodywork damage

freeplay at throttle

horn operation

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,910 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,329 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,752 miles

surface rust on rear disc

Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,752 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

surface rust on rear disc

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,274 miles

rear mono shock bottom securing bolt looks too short

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,733 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,726 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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R347 YFL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R347 YFL, 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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R347 YFL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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