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R829 GBA

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,251 mi
Last recorded41,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 GBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 41,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 41,251 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,081 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,298 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 37,935 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,546 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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R829 GBA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R829 GBA, 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 R829 GBA registered?

R829 GBA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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