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S146 JLM

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,992 mi
Last recorded26,992 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 JLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,992 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,591 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 23,162 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 21,212 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 21,210 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,835 miles

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

rear indicators in rear light

Fail 22 Jul 2015 40,835 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear indicators in rear light

Pass 31 May 2014 67,332 miles

advise, headlamp corrector fitted to give flat beam.

advise, non std rear tail can fitted with baffle. not marked not for road use.

advise, rear drive chain loose.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,784 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 65,347 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2010 61,642 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake disc marked

Pass 5 May 2010 61,642 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front brake disc marked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,601 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

left front brake disc marked

Fail 23 Apr 2009 60,601 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

left front brake disc marked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,337 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,411 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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S146 JLM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S146 JLM, 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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S146 JLM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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