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R553 YPO

1998 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,950 mi
Last recorded67,950 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX627,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 YPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 67,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wheel bearing slight ruffness

Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,263 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 65,240 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,021 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 61,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,534 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,500 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,500 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged foot rest hanger has been repaired (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 52,941 miles

Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength front brake pads (3.2.A1)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link (6.2.1h)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged foot rest hanger has been repaired (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,215 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,813 miles

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

front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,787 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,264 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 46,262 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,969 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?

Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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R553 YPO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 27,700 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 ZX6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R553 YPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R553 YPO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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