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R126 KUD

1998 Kawasaki ZX6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,830 mi
Last recorded25,830 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX627,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 KUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 25,830 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 25,830 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 25,413 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all four (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 25,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all four (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2014 24,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,753 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,158 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,327 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 21,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,808 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 12,808 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 7,572 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?

Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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R126 KUD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 27,700 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 ZX6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R126 KUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 KUD registered?

R126 KUD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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