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R180 JAF

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 JAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2021

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2020

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

speedo has only half the digits shown 674**

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,290 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 63,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 5,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Odometer can not be fully read due to LCD fault.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 5,963 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Odometer can not be fully read due to LCD fault.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 57,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 57,210 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,115 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,115 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,966 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre valve long car type.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,723 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 41,510 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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R180 JAF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R180 JAF, 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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R180 JAF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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