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N405 BCE

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

1,251 mi
Last recorded1,251 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 BCE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 1,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 509 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 9 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,258 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

head lamp masked

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,179 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

only left disc replaced right disc and pads cleaned

Fail 2 Jun 2015 30,179 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 30 May 2014 29,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,838 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,406 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 28,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 76,869 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,869 miles

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,175 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 62,057 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 61,783 miles

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 53,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,055 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2007 47,013 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 44,162 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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N405 BCE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N405 BCE, 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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N405 BCE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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