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R680 WRB

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

59,281 mi
Last recorded59,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 WRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 59,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 59,019 miles

Bodywork condition

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

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

Headlamp masked

Fail 18 Jul 2024 59,014 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted/damaged (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front TYRE-uneven wear/perished

Front brake lever damaged

bodywork condition

gearchange lever condition/movement

throttle operation

Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,416 miles

Headlamp masked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 58,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp masked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 58,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlamp has been taped for pattern

various body panels cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight masked

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,167 miles

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

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

headlight has mask convertors fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 51,744 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

head lamp has mask converters fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose when sat on (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear hugger slightly loose

Fail 16 Mar 2018 36,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose when sat on (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear hugger slightly loose

Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose when sat on (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 29,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose when sat on (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 22,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 13,568 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,568 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 5,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 5,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 8 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,917 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 32,893 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,485 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 27,485 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,323 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,757 miles

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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R680 WRB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R680 WRB, 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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R680 WRB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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