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R102 LVV

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,291 mi
Last recorded61,291 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 LVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 61,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 60,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 60,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 57,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 57,838 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 54,986 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 May 2016 53,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,977 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,809 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,808 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,928 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Apr 2010 42,849 miles

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

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 37,198 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 37,198 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,840 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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R102 LVV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R102 LVV, 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 R102 LVV registered?

R102 LVV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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