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R488 JEV

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,291 mi
Last recorded44,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 JEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 44,291 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 44,275 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,028 miles

rear tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Apr 2016 44,023 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,345 miles

1. Chain becoming worn and rusty.2. Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,596 miles

chain becoming loose slight damage to front top flexi brake hose

Fail 16 Aug 2012 42,580 miles

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

chain becoming loose slight damage to front top flexi brake hose

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,565 miles

slight roughness to front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,760 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

slight roughness to front wheel bearing

slight roughness to top steering head bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,723 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,150 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,056 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 13,056 miles

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

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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R488 JEV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R488 JEV, 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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What year was R488 JEV registered?

R488 JEV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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