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L111 BBR

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,853 mi
Last recorded19,853 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 BBR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 19,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 19,135 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 19,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,381 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight Requires lubricants (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,161 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 18,161 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2018 17,919 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 17,919 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 17,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,184 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,921 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,563 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,633 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 9,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 9,298 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 7,792 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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L111 BBR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L111 BBR, 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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L111 BBR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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