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R398 WRJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,739 mi
Last recorded38,739 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R25,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 WRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 38,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 37,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,043 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 33,707 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,621 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 32,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,949 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 26,731 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,250 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,765 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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R398 WRJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 25,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R398 WRJ, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R398 WRJ registered?

R398 WRJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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