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K11 TBE

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,445 mi
Last recorded49,445 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 TBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 49,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,349 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 49,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,621 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play borderline pass (2.2.2 (f) (i))

horn note weak

Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 47,277 miles

Brake component insecure front brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 46,755 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,847 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,622 miles

slight play/movement noted in headstock bearing

Pass 25 May 2016 42,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 41,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 40,674 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,354 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,641 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,719 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 35,706 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2008 33,899 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 33,899 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 29,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 24,687 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 24,687 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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K11 TBE 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 81.8%.

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 K11 TBE, 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 K11 TBE registered?

K11 TBE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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