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S186 MES

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,614 mi
Last recorded47,614 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 MES
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,614 miles

only used during daylight hours not used at times seriousley reduced visibilty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,983 miles

daytime mot used during daylight hours not at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Fail 3 Jul 2010 46,983 miles

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

daytime mot used during daylight hours not at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,128 miles

daytime mot only used during daylight hours.not used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,613 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,613 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

alloy banjo bolts and unions are fitted to rear brake and are not recomended for road use

front brakes showing slight run out

lights permanently disconnected motorcycle only to be used during daylight hours also not used at times or seriously reduced visibility

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,425 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 19 May 2007 44,403 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

rear No plate temp attached to "illeagle small" plate

Pass 13 May 2006 44,048 miles

lights disconnected and masked up at time of test †headlamp missing

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 9 May 2006 44,040 miles

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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S186 MES is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S186 MES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S186 MES registered?

S186 MES is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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