MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
rear tyre wearing low
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
1. Chain becoming worn and rusty.2. Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.
chain becoming loose slight damage to front top flexi brake hose
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
chain becoming loose slight damage to front top flexi brake hose
slight roughness to front wheel bearing
rear brake pads becoming low
slight roughness to front wheel bearing
slight roughness to top steering head bearings
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R488 JEV safe to buy?
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