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R531 RJB

1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,680 mi
Last recorded20,680 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G124,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 RJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-G1
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 20,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 20,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 20,060 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 19,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 19,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 19,108 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 18,872 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 18,872 miles

Footrest missing Pillion. (6.2.12 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,856 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600-G1?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Horn not working 13
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R531 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 24,385 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 Zx 600-G1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R531 RJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R531 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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