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R126 SUT

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 SUT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 57,727 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small Crack On R/H Side Frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 57,714 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Chain guard slightly loose Cracked & Rubbing On Chain (6.1.7 (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small Crack On R/H Side Frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 53,846 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 53,846 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 53,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 48,115 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 48,097 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 45,826 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 45,742 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,570 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 37,429 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,158 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 44,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 43,533 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 41,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain dry

number plate smaller than standard

radiator cooling fan surround corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,115 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain dry

number plate smaller than standard

radiator cooling fan surround corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,641 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 38,932 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 30,232 miles

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

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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R126 SUT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R126 SUT, 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.

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R126 SUT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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