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R896 GBA

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,493 mi
Last recorded48,493 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 GBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 48,493 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 48,493 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 48,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 48,146 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 48,146 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,510 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 47,509 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,346 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 46,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 36,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,288 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 31,972 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 31,972 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,611 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,905 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,975 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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R896 GBA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R896 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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R896 GBA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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