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KAZ 8004

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,361 mi
Last recorded26,361 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 8004
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,772 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 24,772 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,899 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 23,599 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,031 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,031 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,961 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

drive chain dry

Fail 2 Apr 2011 22,961 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

drive chain dry

Pass 3 Apr 2010 21,745 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain rusty.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass light not working.

R/H fork dust sesl perished.

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

Silencer loose on rivets.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 21,741 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain rusty.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass light not working.

R/H fork dust sesl perished.

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

Silencer loose on rivets.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,303 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 17,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,796 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 17,789 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,082 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,082 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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KAZ 8004 is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 30,154 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 ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAZ 8004, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAZ 8004 registered?

KAZ 8004 is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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