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S853 UEX

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,662 mi
Last recorded20,662 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 UEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 20,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 20,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 20,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 19,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 18,351 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 17,640 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 17,598 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,598 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 17,550 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,642 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 16,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,285 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,460 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 12,460 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,470 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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S853 UEX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S853 UEX, 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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What year was S853 UEX registered?

S853 UEX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S853 UEX safe to buy?

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