MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Brake disc(s) slightly pitted all (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
bodywork damage
freeplay at throttle
horn operation
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
surface rust on rear disc
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
rear mono shock bottom securing bolt looks too short
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?
Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R347 YFL registered?
R347 YFL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R347 YFL safe to buy?
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