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R112 FMY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,777 mi
Last recorded36,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 FMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 35,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front mudguard missing

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 May 2013 35,513 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front mudguard missing

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,119 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,119 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 May 2008 34,249 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Pass 23 May 2008 34,249 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 32,705 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 May 2007 32,705 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,547 miles

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

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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R112 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R112 FMY, 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 R112 FMY registered?

R112 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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