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R172 MTV

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,144 mi
Last recorded49,144 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 MTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 49,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 49,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 48,925 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 48,184 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 47,409 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 47,051 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 46,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,674 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 45,810 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2017 44,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,483 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 43,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 40,831 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,762 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,667 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,246 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,495 miles

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 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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R172 MTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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