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J123 ALN

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,691 mi
Last recorded28,691 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 ALN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 28,691 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 28,685 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 27,219 miles

Lower Fairing panels loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat cowling loose

Nearside Rear Sprocket hub drive rubbers worn

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fairing infill panel loose

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 27,219 miles

Central Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp cowling insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Hub bearing has excessive free play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Lower Fairing panels loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat cowling loose

Nearside Rear Sprocket hub drive rubbers worn

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fairing infill panel loose

Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,475 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 25,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 19,549 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ON 4MM LIMIT BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

RADIATOR CORRODED

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 16,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2014 16,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 15,370 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 14,508 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 14,067 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

rear number plate small

Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,067 miles

rear number plate small

Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,124 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,966 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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J123 ALN is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 26,506 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 J123 ALN, 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 30 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 J123 ALN registered?

J123 ALN is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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