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R965 JNK

1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,000 mi
Last recorded39,000 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G124,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 JNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-G1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 39,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 37,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,004 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 37,002 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 35,598 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Apr 2021 35,793 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,125 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 35,125 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 30,305 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,203 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 27,203 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 25,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,548 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600-G1?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Horn not working 13
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R965 JNK is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 in Red 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 Zx 600-G1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 24,385 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 Zx 600-G1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R965 JNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R965 JNK registered?

R965 JNK is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R965 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R965 JNK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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