2002 Kawasaki Zx6r — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2002 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 13
✅ 20.4% above average (13033 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2002 Kawasaki Zx6r as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 7 to 13 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 7 yrs | 70.3% | 37 |
| 8 yrs | 90.0% | 30 |
| 9 yrs | 74.3% | 35 |
| 10 yrs | 69.7% | 33 |
| 11 yrs | 67.7% | 31 |
| 12 yrs | 70.3% | 37 |
| 13 yrs | 73.5% | 34 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2002 Kawasaki Zx6r pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows improving over 7 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 (13 yrs) | 73.5% | 34 |
| 2014 (12 yrs) | 70.3% | 37 |
| 2013 (11 yrs) | 67.7% | 31 |
| 2012 (10 yrs) | 69.7% | 33 |
| 2011 (9 yrs) | 74.3% | 35 |
| 2010 (8 yrs) | 90% | 30 |
| 2009 (7 yrs) | 70.3% | 37 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2002 Kawasaki Zx6r, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 5.4% (7 yrs) | 17.6% (13 yrs) | +12.2%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Motorcycle brakes | 5.4% (7 yrs) | 14.7% (13 yrs) | +9.3%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 18.9% (7 yrs) | 14.7% (13 yrs) | -4.2%
| 🟢 ↓ |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 5.4% (7 yrs) | 8.8% (13 yrs) | +3.4%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 16.2% (7 yrs) | 14.7% (13 yrs) | -1.5%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Kawasaki Zx6r cars manufactured in 2002 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2015, covering 237 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.