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R257 ULH

1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,801 mi
Last recorded25,801 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-F321,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 ULH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-F3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,801 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,801 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,763 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,754 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600-F3?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
998
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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R257 ULH is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 21,295 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 Zx 600-F3 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R257 ULH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R257 ULH registered?

R257 ULH is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R257 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 ULH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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