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N17 TBD

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,024 mi
Last recorded49,024 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 TBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 49,024 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 48,682 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 48,682 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 48,094 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,980 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 47,945 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,759 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,343 miles

Bike presented for test with headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 45,343 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 41,126 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 May 2014 41,126 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 41,117 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 38,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,222 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 43,222 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,510 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,510 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,928 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 37,928 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,052 miles

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

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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N17 TBD 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 63.6%.

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 N17 TBD, 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 N17 TBD registered?

N17 TBD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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