MOT Status
ValidMileage
49,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?
Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R172 MTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?
R172 MTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R172 MTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R172 MTV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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