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R138 EPP

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,346 mi
Last recorded50,346 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 EPP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 50,346 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front fairing slightly loose

Pass 27 Apr 2019 48,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2012 40,784 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake slightly binding

O/S lower fairing slightly insecure

Seat slightly insecure.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,742 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

rear tyre in poor codition

strong smell of fuel

Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,454 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,896 miles

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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R138 EPP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R138 EPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R138 EPP registered?

R138 EPP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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