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R981 GGX

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,085 mi
Last recorded21,085 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 GGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 21,085 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 50,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,038 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,795 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,174 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,174 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2009 20,117 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 20,110 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,559 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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R981 GGX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R981 GGX, 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 R981 GGX registered?

R981 GGX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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