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S520 KSA

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,150 mi
Last recorded64,150 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 KSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,080 miles

rear sprocket carrier - excessive play

Fail 30 Apr 2013 56,080 miles

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

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

rear sprocket carrier - excessive play

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,502 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 45,502 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,269 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 38,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,030 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,701 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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S520 KSA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S520 KSA, 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 S520 KSA registered?

S520 KSA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S520 KSA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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