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R511 TLE

1998 Kawasaki Zxr

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,169 mi
Last recorded32,169 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zxr28,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 TLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZxr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,670 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear one of three bolts missing on silencer

Fail 11 Aug 2016 31,670 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear one of three bolts missing on silencer

Pass 8 Mar 2014 30,413 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 30,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,670 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 26,657 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Inner Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front tyre has slight cracking to survice(NOT DEEP)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2009 20,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 May 2009 25,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 17,222 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zxr?

Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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R511 TLE is a 1998 Kawasaki Zxr in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 28,175 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 Zxr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R511 TLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R511 TLE registered?

R511 TLE is a 1998 Kawasaki Zxr, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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