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R618 ERL

1998 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,621 mi
Last recorded29,621 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX627,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 ERL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,621 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,190 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 29,190 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 27,094 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp fairing secure but some bolts are incorrectly fitted

Roller brake test indicates front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,094 miles

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

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

Headlamp fairing secure but some bolts are incorrectly fitted

Roller brake test indicates front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,549 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,996 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,971 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 34,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

drive chain clip worn

Fail 1 Apr 2008 34,195 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,195 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,067 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,759 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R618 ERL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R618 ERL, 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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R618 ERL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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