MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Kawasaki : ZX6R
Kawasaki ZX6R
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1995 | 54 | 75.93% | Binding brake. |
| 1996 | 108 | 78.7% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1997 | 256 | 78.91% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 1998 | 483 | 76.19% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 1999 | 532 | 78.2% | Horn not working. |
| 2000 | 627 | 78.15% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 2001 | 580 | 80% | Binding brake. |
| 2002 | 576 | 81.25% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 2003 | 516 | 81.2% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2004 | 266 | 81.2% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2005 | 214 | 80.84% | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. |
| 2006 | 145 | 77.24% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2007 | 121 | 82.64% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2008 | 91 | 80.22% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2009 | 97 | 79.38% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2010 | 52 | 80.77% | Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. |
| 2011 | 15 | 73.33% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2012 | 13 | 84.62% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2013 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2014 | 8 | 87.5% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2015 | 7 | 85.71% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2016 | 7 | 85.71% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2017 | 7 | 85.71% | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. |
| 2018 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 2 | 50% | Rider's seat missing or insecure. |
| 2021 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 4,781
Average Kawasaki ZX6R pass rate: 79.44%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 13% |
| 2 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 3 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 4 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 9% |
| 5 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 9% |
| 6 | Horn not working. | 7.7(a) | Major | 9% |
| 7 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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