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R183 JAF

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,007 mi
Last recorded46,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 JAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,007 miles

Daytime MOT Issued

Front Wheel wrong direction

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 46,007 miles

Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock N/Side & Offside (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Daytime MOT Issued

Front Wheel wrong direction

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,652 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 45,652 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,586 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 44,583 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 44,134 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 44,104 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 44,104 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 44,095 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 43,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 41,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,764 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 32,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,492 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,231 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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R183 JAF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R183 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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R183 JAF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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