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R998 WUK

1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,844 mi
Last recorded30,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R22,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 WUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 30,844 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 30,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated disc and pad contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 30,677 miles

Front brake binding.

Fail 13 Jun 2025 30,650 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 25,632 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 21,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,478 miles

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

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

front tyre profile worn

Fail 12 Aug 2015 20,478 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre profile worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,215 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 19,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 19,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,157 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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R998 WUK is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 22,682 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-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R998 WUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R998 WUK?

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What year was R998 WUK registered?

R998 WUK is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is R998 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 WUK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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