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R172 RNK

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 RNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013
Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,245 miles

slight knocking noise from fork stanchions on bounce test but no play found

Pass 4 Mar 2012 51,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,058 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 49,879 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,462 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 37,015 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 37,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 33,606 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 33,506 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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R172 RNK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R172 RNK, 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 R172 RNK registered?

R172 RNK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R172 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 RNK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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