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R124 LSC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 LSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,221 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 74,213 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,438 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,290 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 45,290 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,789 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,187 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,749 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 27,749 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 24,760 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 18,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R124 LSC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R124 LSC, 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 R124 LSC registered?

R124 LSC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R124 LSC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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