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R246 ENE

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,236 mi
Last recorded21,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R24,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 ENE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 21,236 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,609 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,837 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 18,837 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,325 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,617 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,070 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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R246 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R246 ENE, 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 R246 ENE registered?

R246 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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