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R126 ORA

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,024 mi
Last recorded46,024 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 ORA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,024 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 46,024 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 44,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,849 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,555 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,960 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,606 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 29,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 29,106 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,959 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 25,940 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 23,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,601 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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R126 ORA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 30,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R126 ORA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 ORA registered?

R126 ORA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R126 ORA safe to buy?

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