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R448 GRL

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 GRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026
Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,266 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front brake disc securing buttons slightly worn .

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

Rear brake binding slightly .

Steering lockstops repaired .

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,562 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,562 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,241 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,241 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,568 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,556 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nail in rear tyre

front tyre in very poor ondition

Fail 5 Nov 2011 42,555 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

o/s/r foot peg sized

both tyres in very poor condition

Pass 29 May 2009 36,191 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 29 May 2009 36,191 miles

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,397 miles

fairing damaged on nearside

rear tyre has puncture repair

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,188 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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R448 GRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R448 GRL, 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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R448 GRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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