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N123 MRN

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,612 mi
Last recorded36,612 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 MRN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 36,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,872 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 35,872 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,529 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 34,522 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,213 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 52,213 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,908 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive chain split link fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 50,908 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive chain split link fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,540 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,536 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

speedo not working

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 37,904 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 37,904 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 34,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,700 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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N123 MRN is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 27,568 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 ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N123 MRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N123 MRN registered?

N123 MRN is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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