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R105 DVU

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,583 mi
Last recorded48,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 DVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,583 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 48,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,293 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,105 miles

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front master cylinder retaining cap is missing

the front mudguard is missing

the gear pedal pivots have alot of free play

the l/h grip is damaged slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,825 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 39,824 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,047 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,047 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,560 miles

Rear chain guard missing.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 25,553 miles

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

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

Rear chain guard missing.

Pass 7 May 2011 21,666 miles

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

one of 2 stop/tail bulbs out

rear huggar slightly rubbing wheel

Pass 7 May 2010 19,445 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 19,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2009 17,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,682 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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R105 DVU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R105 DVU, 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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R105 DVU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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