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S948 SKL

1998 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,095 mi
Last recorded60,095 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R30,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 SKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 60,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,179 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 55,179 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,463 miles

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

Rear caliper dust seals not located correctly

Fail 2 Jun 2008 49,361 miles

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

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

Rear caliper dust seals not located correctly

Pass 16 May 2007 44,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,436 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 35,436 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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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S948 SKL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S948 SKL, 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 S948 SKL registered?

S948 SKL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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