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S897 JRN

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,670 mi
Last recorded21,670 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 JRN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 21,670 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 26,786 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 19,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

max travel on front brake

Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,103 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 18,102 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,931 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 16,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,766 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 13,658 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 13,197 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 12,627 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 12,228 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 11,715 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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S897 JRN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S897 JRN, 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 S897 JRN registered?

S897 JRN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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