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R115 RFV

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,803 mi
Last recorded61,803 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 RFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both at master cyl (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front brake spongy

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,680 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 60,663 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,861 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 55,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 52,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 52,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,501 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 48,499 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,437 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,516 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 43,508 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 39,582 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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R115 RFV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R115 RFV, 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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R115 RFV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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