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R594 RDP

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,675 mi
Last recorded61,675 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 RDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 61,675 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 60,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 59,683 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 59,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 58,437 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 58,431 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,605 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 57,605 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2017 54,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,424 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 53,360 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,326 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 51,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 49,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 47,926 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 46,824 miles

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

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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R594 RDP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R594 RDP, 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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R594 RDP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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