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R574 AOV

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,427 mi
Last recorded29,427 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 AOV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 29,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 26,835 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 22,868 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 17,688 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 17,564 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 17,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,563 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 16,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 16,499 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 15,870 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 15,870 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 15,021 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 14,009 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 14,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 13,964 miles

exhaust pipe rubing on swingarm

Fail 21 Dec 2012 13,964 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

exhaust pipe rubing on swingarm

Pass 26 Dec 2011 13,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,072 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 13,060 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,078 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 12,056 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 8,317 miles

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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R574 AOV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R574 AOV, 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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R574 AOV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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