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R489 RCW

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,921 mi
Last recorded15,921 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 RCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 15,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 15,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 15,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,508 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 15,506 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Wheel Incorrectly Fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,991 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,750 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 14,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 14,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,459 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 May 2006 14,290 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 14,290 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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R489 RCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R489 RCW, 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 R489 RCW registered?

R489 RCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R489 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 RCW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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