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R585 MVO

1998 Kawasaki ZX6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,736 mi
Last recorded50,736 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX627,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 MVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 50,736 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 50,730 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 50,222 miles

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

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

rear lights not type approver

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,595 miles

REAR LIGHTS NOT TYPE APPROVED

Fail 26 Jun 2015 49,595 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

REAR LIGHTS NOT TYPE APPROVED

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,561 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 47,482 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,482 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,524 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,299 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,653 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,958 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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R585 MVO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R585 MVO, 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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R585 MVO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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