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R135 YRB

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,501 mi
Last recorded34,501 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 YRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 34,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 34,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,901 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,890 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 33,329 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 31,721 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head light masked

swing arm corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2018 31,721 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

head light masked

swing arm corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,329 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 31,323 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,804 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,945 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 29,945 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,445 miles

front brake slight bind

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,263 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 29,263 miles

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

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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R135 YRB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R135 YRB, 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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R135 YRB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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