Kawasaki Zx 6r (2001)
2001 Kawasaki Zx 6r
CarHunch analysed 2,042 real MOT records for the 2001 Kawasaki Zx 6r. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R has a first-time pass rate of 83.6%, which sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are reasonably well-maintained overall. However, one in five vehicles (20.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a material concern for a buyer—you'll want a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified motorcycle mechanic.
At nearly 20,000 miles on the median example, these are genuinely used sports bikes rather than garage queens, yet they're averaging 2.11 failures and 7.2 advisories per test, indicating wear accumulates across braking, suspension, and consumables. Before committing, get a full history check and budget for brake fluid, tyres, and chain maintenance—this is a 23-year-old performance bike, and deferred servicing shows up quickly.
What to check before buying a 2001 Kawasaki Zx 6r
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Kawasaki Zx 6r vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Kawasaki Zx 6r vehicles fall between 12,818 and 25,271 miles.
2001 Kawasaki Zx 6r — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 477 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Kawasaki Zx 6r
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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53.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.2%
Exhaust noisy
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25.5%
Drive chain slightly loose
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24.9%
Exhaust noisy
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22.5%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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21.5%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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21.5%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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