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V488 DRJ

1999 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R23,035 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 DRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest missing Pillion footrest seized / inoperative (6.2.12 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working When front brake lever operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,132 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 61,979 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,656 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 41,764 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 41,764 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,749 miles

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,356 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,595 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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V488 DRJ is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V488 DRJ, 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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V488 DRJ is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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