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R603 YPX

1998 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,300 mi
Last recorded16,300 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX627,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 YPX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 16,300 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake caliper dust seal incorrectly fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 15,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.18mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 15,441 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.18mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 29,141 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 27,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,806 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 22,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2015 20,940 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 19,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 19,502 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 19,502 miles

Centre Front Lower Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 May 2012 19,313 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 19,313 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2011 19,003 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 18,435 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 17,687 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 17,687 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 17,123 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2008 17,123 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 6,725 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,831 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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R603 YPX 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 66.7%.

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 R603 YPX, 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 R603 YPX registered?

R603 YPX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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