1997 Kawasaki ZX6 0.6L Petrol · R226 BNE
1997 Kawasaki ZX6 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 37,126 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZX6
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 600cc
R226 BNE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 37,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R226 BNE Mileage History
- 21/10/202537,171 mi
- 31/10/202537,172 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/202637,126 mi-46 mi
Average of roughly -84 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R226 BNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Zx6 (R226 BNE) between October 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp not working spring missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
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