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R260 NRU

1998 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,762 mi
Last recorded27,762 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX627,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 NRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 27,762 miles

number plate light flashing

o/s rear chain adjuster loose

Fail 12 Feb 2024 27,761 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

number plate light flashing

o/s rear chain adjuster loose

Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,748 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned right angled extension fitted - too heavy. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake fluid at minimum level.

number plate light flickers slightly with engine running.

Fail 24 Oct 2019 27,748 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right dip kicks up to the off side - taped. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned right angled extension fitted - too heavy. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake fluid at minimum level.

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

number plate light flickers slightly with engine running.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,285 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 27,285 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 26,757 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned both have 90 degree extensions fitted - causing them to bend (4.1.2c)

rear brake binds slightly.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 26,757 miles

rear brake binds slightly.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned both have 90 degree extensions fitted - causing them to bend (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,879 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,390 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

n/s rider foot rest bracket cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2013 22,744 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,583 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 22,581 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,075 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,743 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2006 7,550 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?

Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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R260 NRU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 27,700 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 ZX6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R260 NRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R260 NRU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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