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R788 JDV

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,743 mi
Last recorded18,743 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 JDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,743 miles

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

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

Rear slight corrosion to suspension components

both handle bar grips are deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2019 18,743 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control one, front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre is worn unevenly

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear slight corrosion to suspension components

both handle bar grips are deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2017 18,082 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 18,082 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside 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)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,751 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 14,741 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,401 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 12,401 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 10,810 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 8,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 8,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,403 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 8,403 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 8,354 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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R788 JDV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R788 JDV, 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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What year was R788 JDV registered?

R788 JDV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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