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R857 NWO

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,639 mi
Last recorded64,639 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 NWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,639 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 64,639 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjusters incorrectly adjusted (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 64,637 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 64,635 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,589 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 64,589 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,623 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,191 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,433 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,796 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 52,280 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,432 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2006 50,432 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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

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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R857 NWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc 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 R857 NWO, 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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R857 NWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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