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M163 YWL

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,319 mi
Last recorded26,319 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 YWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,773 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,856 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

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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M163 YWL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M163 YWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M163 YWL registered?

M163 YWL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is M163 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M163 YWL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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