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A5 CNE

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,288 mi
Last recorded45,288 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CNE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 45,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 44,987 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 42,736 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 42,732 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 41,773 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 41,773 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 37,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 37,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,877 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,335 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,712 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,995 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 23,995 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 18,760 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 18,760 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 18,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,586 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,641 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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A5 CNE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A5 CNE, 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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A5 CNE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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