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T890 XTO

1999 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,503 mi
Last recorded34,503 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R23,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT890 XTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 34,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 34,225 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,108 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,933 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 33,613 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 33,613 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,026 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively brake pads appear worn (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads deteriorated

headlight has a product on lend not effecting beam image

Pass 26 May 2017 31,701 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion nearside and offside (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

rear brake lever travel at upper limit

Fail 23 May 2017 31,700 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working (1.3.1a)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion nearside and offside (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

rear brake lever travel at upper limit

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,571 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 28,571 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 25,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 25,081 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,768 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,869 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,388 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,616 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 18,593 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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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T890 XTO is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 23,035 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 T890 XTO, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T890 XTO registered?

T890 XTO is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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