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R673 DVU

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,025 mi
Last recorded66,025 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 DVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,025 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 66,025 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 65,450 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,918 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,914 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jun 2016 58,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,015 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 55,002 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,905 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 51,905 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 49,866 miles

Front Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 45,944 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 45,944 miles

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

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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R673 DVU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R673 DVU, 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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R673 DVU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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