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M228 SVN

1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 SVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,546 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 55,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 55,405 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 55,405 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 54,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 54,443 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 54,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,064 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 51,633 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,608 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

both front foot rests anti slip missing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 47,911 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 47,911 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,767 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

both front foot rest rubbers missing

Fail 28 Apr 2008 42,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

both front foot rest rubbers missing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,688 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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M228 SVN is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M228 SVN, 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 M228 SVN registered?

M228 SVN is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 8 April 1995.

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