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R258 KSS

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,172 mi
Last recorded41,172 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 KSS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 41,172 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 41,153 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,985 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear suspension creaking

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,729 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,448 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,253 miles

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

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,675 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,979 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 25,628 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 25,609 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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R258 KSS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 25,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 KSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R258 KSS registered?

R258 KSS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R258 KSS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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