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M186 GVV

1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,934 mi
Last recorded34,934 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 GVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 34,934 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 4 Aug 2018 34,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 34,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,271 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,128 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 31,128 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 28,636 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 28,636 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,383 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,303 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

alloy brake hose unions for off road use only

Pass 21 May 2011 27,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,153 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 26,153 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,584 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 23,577 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 23,577 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,618 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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M186 GVV is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 26,154 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 M186 GVV, 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 31 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 M186 GVV registered?

M186 GVV is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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