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M896 TTO

1995 Kawasaki ZX6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,348 mi
Last recorded33,348 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX629,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 TTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 33,328 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,504 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

one of the front brake hoses is making contact with the speedometer casing. this does not prevent free movement of the steering.

the front brake lever is slightly notchy in operation.

the front gear lever ball joint cover is missing and the joint is rusty and worn.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 21,501 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

one of the front brake hoses is making contact with the speedometer casing. this does not prevent free movement of the steering.

the front gear lever ball joint cover is missing and the joint is rusty and worn.

Pass 21 May 2013 19,929 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2013 19,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 14,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,885 miles

front brake spongy

front calipers slightly sticking

Pass 20 May 2009 13,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2009 13,753 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 13,431 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 May 2008 13,431 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 13,128 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 13,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M896 TTO is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M896 TTO, 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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M896 TTO is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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