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R244 BKW

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,330 mi
Last recorded20,330 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 BKW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 20,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 20,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 20,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 13,403 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 13,395 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 12,261 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,909 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 10,665 miles

rear brake pad material slightly separated

Fail 11 May 2007 8,328 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

tight spot in chain

Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,861 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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R244 BKW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R244 BKW, 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 R244 BKW registered?

R244 BKW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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