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R425 HLG

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,178 mi
Last recorded45,178 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 HLG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 45,178 miles

Drive chain worn to excess Chain has seized sections (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp is incorrectly fitted to the housing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel excessively damaged Front wheel is buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate not complete (0.1 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Wiring loom catching on full lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake lines have ben covered with insulation tape, unable to fully check the condition

OSR wheel adjuster locking nut is loose

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking slightly at header pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 38,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,264 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 36,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 35,870 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 35,870 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 May 2016 35,263 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 35,263 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 34,700 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 34,698 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 33,284 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 332,883 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,613 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,874 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 23,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,110 miles

brakes binding front

Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 9,969 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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R425 HLG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 30,154 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 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 R425 HLG, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R425 HLG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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