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R132 JSG

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,968 mi
Last recorded28,968 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 JSG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 28,968 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 22 Nov 2016 28,919 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2015 28,268 miles

Front Brake slightly noisy and grabbing.

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Monoshock (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Nov 2015 28,268 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn MASTER CYLINDER BOLT INCORRECT DIAMETER. (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake slightly noisy and grabbing.

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Monoshock (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside FAIRING BOLTS MISSING

Offside FAIRING BOLTS MISSING

Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,387 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 26,384 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 23,722 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front brakes slightly binding!

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,722 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front brakes slightly binding!

Fail 6 Nov 2013 23,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,406 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,689 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

advise front and rear mudgaurds slight movement

Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,277 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 18,034 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 May 2006 13,543 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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R132 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R132 JSG, 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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R132 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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