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R860 NFW

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,620 mi
Last recorded33,620 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 NFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 33,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,494 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 33,494 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 32,281 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 31,532 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 31,530 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Chain guard missing

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 26,879 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 26,879 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 24,689 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 22,589 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 21,614 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 21,614 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2008 21,038 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2007 20,666 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,434 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 19,425 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R860 NFW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R860 NFW, 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 R860 NFW registered?

R860 NFW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 4 July 1998.

Is R860 NFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 NFW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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