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M295 VRA

1995 Kawasaki ZX6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,833 mi
Last recorded52,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX629,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 VRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 52,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,126 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 52,118 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 52,108 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 52,088 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,626 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 50,626 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,422 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,416 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,438 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 48,412 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,543 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

tight spot in drive chain

Pass 12 May 2010 43,982 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,738 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,048 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 35,756 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 34,575 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?

Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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M295 VRA is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 29,487 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 ZX6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M295 VRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M295 VRA is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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