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R25 SCC

1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,831 mi
Last recorded25,831 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R22,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 SCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 25,831 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight cracking on front and rear tyres

Fail 1 May 2026 25,827 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight cracking on front and rear tyres

Fail 28 Jul 2025 25,821 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 25,801 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

slight cracking on front and rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2023 25,785 miles

COVER REMOVED FROM HEADLAMPS TO TEST

Pass 10 May 2022 25,764 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both forks misted with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 25,751 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 25,751 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 25,695 miles

DRAG FRONT BRAKE DRAG

Fail 28 Mar 2020 25,695 miles

DRAG FRONT BRAKE DRAG

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,652 miles

N/S FRONT INDICATOR LOOSE

Pass 2 Dec 2017 25,419 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 25,416 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 25,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,616 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted front and rear (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 24,407 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,675 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 23,671 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,782 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,326 miles

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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R25 SCC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 22,682 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-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 R25 SCC, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R25 SCC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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