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R118 MNV

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,904 mi
Last recorded28,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 MNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,617 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 27,617 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,903 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 24,901 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,909 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 21,908 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))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,816 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 20,816 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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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R118 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green 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 R118 MNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R118 MNV registered?

R118 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R118 MNV safe to buy?

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