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R140 SKH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,819 mi
Last recorded33,819 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 SKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 33,819 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively 7kg (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,642 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 26,620 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,855 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 19,855 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,376 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,376 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,585 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 10,585 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

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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R140 SKH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R140 SKH, 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 R140 SKH registered?

R140 SKH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R140 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 SKH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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