Kawasaki ZX-6R

Multi-colour · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc

R52 KCDMOT history

R52 KCD is a multi-colour petrol Kawasaki ZX-6R first used on 24 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2020 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 38,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2020
Mileage
38,356 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 KCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-6R
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R52 KCD was last recorded at 38,356 miles on 11 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2022: 38,356 miles, lower than 51,048 miles on 7 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,048 miles · 7 Dec 2019

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 38,356 miles
  • 2019 – 51,048 miles
  • 2018 – 48,718 miles
  • 2017 – 47,309 miles
  • 2016 – 46,551 miles
  • 2015 – 45,509 miles
  • 2014 – 44,443 miles
  • 2013 – 42,346 miles
  • 2012 – 41,181 miles
  • 2009 – 41,148 miles
  • 2007 – 40,855 miles
  • 2006 – 39,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail38,356 miles
  • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Brake excessively binding 20kg bind (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail38,356 miles (-12,692)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    475702451870
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding 20kg bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass51,048 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,048 miles
    Test number
    416401542193
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail51,039 miles (+2,321)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,039 miles
    Test number
    599150473672
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFairing insecure

  4. Pass48,718 miles (+1,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,718 miles
    Test number
    685488172636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass47,309 miles (+758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,309 miles
    Test number
    402091516941
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  6. Pass46,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,551 miles
    Test number
    235183389848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  7. Fail46,551 miles (+1,042)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,551 miles
    Test number
    291296857195
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  8. Fail45,509 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    917484475100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  9. Pass45,509 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    986664775170
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Fail45,481 miles (+1,038)2 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,481 miles
    Test number
    958906145151
    • DangerousSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • DangerousThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
    • FailureDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureFront Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • NoteSide stand loose

  11. Pass44,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,443 miles
    Test number
    298750354100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,443 miles (+2,097)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,443 miles
    Test number
    618960554150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

  13. Pass42,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    648865753105
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  14. Fail42,346 miles (+1,165)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    815304353192
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  15. Pass41,181 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,181 miles
    Test number
    197731562157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    470762719164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,148 miles (+293)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    790832419168
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass40,855 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,855 miles
    Test number
    440306717255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    233253696155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R52 KCD

Does R52 KCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R52 KCD expired on 6 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R52 KCD?
The MOT on R52 KCD expired on 6 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R52 KCD done?
R52 KCD was recorded at 38,356 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022.
Has R52 KCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 KCD has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on R52 KCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R52 KCD find?
R52 KCD failed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: front brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort; headlamp aim too low; offside front shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, and 2 more.

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