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A15 CCW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,299 mi
Last recorded72,299 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 CCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,299 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,707 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,524 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,795 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 70,795 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,400 miles

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,698 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 64,685 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 64,677 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 60,453 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,579 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,579 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,837 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,822 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 45,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,927 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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A15 CCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 CCW, 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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A15 CCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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