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R125 EMY

1998 Kawasaki ZL600

Yellow Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,892 mi
Last recorded8,892 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZL60015,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 EMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 8,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 1,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

advise rear footpeg mounts slightly insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2023 44,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear advise rear foot rest mount damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2023 44,203 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear advise rear foot rest mount damaged

Pass 18 May 2022 40,334 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 37,961 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 36,556 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))

Pass 18 May 2018 34,645 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 34,645 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 32,491 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 32,491 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 30,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,876 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 22,302 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,934 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,892 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 17,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,986 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL600?

Based on 2,582 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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R125 EMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZL600 in Yellow with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 15,690 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 ZL600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R125 EMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R125 EMY registered?

R125 EMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R125 EMY safe to buy?

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