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R542 RJH

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,535 mi
Last recorded43,535 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 RJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 43,535 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 43,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 43,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 42,344 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,992 miles

MOVEMENT EVIDENT,UP/DOWN IN BOTTOM REAR SHOCK MOUNT. NOT EXCESSIVE.

NON UK SPEC HEADLIGHT FITTED BUT SHOWING FLAT BEAM PATTERN.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 37,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,492 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 36,109 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2015 36,076 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,530 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 33,998 miles

rear footpeg hangers corroded

swing arm corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 33,998 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

rear footpeg hangers corroded

swing arm corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,907 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,890 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 31,808 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front brake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,218 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,906 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 25,795 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,226 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 16,156 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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R542 RJH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R542 RJH, 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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R542 RJH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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