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R172 DVR

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,329 mi
Last recorded24,329 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 DVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 24,329 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 33,474 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,079 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 32,063 miles

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

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,852 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 31,140 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,140 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,611 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 29,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,337 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 29,337 miles

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

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 29,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 28,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,519 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 27,281 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 27,236 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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R172 DVR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 30,154 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 ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R172 DVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R172 DVR registered?

R172 DVR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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