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A12 DMU

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,072 mi
Last recorded44,072 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DMU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,934 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 41,186 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 40,477 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,378 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,219 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 35,958 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,955 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 33,955 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,156 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,780 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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A12 DMU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 24,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 DMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 DMU registered?

A12 DMU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is A12 DMU safe to buy?

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