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S47 AVL

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

42,463 mi
Last recorded42,463 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 AVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,463 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

front mud guard slightly loose

Fail 5 Sep 2019 42,463 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Stop lamp not working from rear brake, adjusted switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front mud guard slightly loose

Pass 7 Apr 2018 42,226 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 42,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,785 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 41,779 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to legal limit of 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 40,810 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,055 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 32,055 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,231 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 30,198 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

drive chain excessivly tight>unable to test rear wheels bearings fully. drive chain possibly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,246 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2009 26,239 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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 25,459 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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S47 AVL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 24,700 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 S47 AVL, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S47 AVL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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