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R557 AWA

1998 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,232 mi
Last recorded59,232 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX627,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 AWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 59,232 miles

Nearside Fairing loose

Offside Front Brake pad moving within caliper

Fail 27 Mar 2025 59,163 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not vertical or near to the rear of bike (0.1 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Nearside Fairing loose

Offside Front Brake pad moving within caliper

Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,178 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front tyre slightly cracked

Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 39,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,207 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 25,207 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,475 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 18,475 miles

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,702 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2008 15,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,553 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,741 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 8,390 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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R557 AWA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R557 AWA, 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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What year was R557 AWA registered?

R557 AWA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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