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N126 AOJ

1996 Kawasaki ZL600

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,226 mi
Last recorded40,226 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZL60017,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 AOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 40,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 40,089 miles

swing arm rusted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,057 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 39,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 39,945 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 39,945 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 39,942 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,813 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 39,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,075 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,036 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 39,036 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,663 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 36,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,921 miles

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

number plate discoloured

Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,365 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 34,365 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,995 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 30,991 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

tyre pressures very low

Pass 17 Jun 2006 26,498 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL600?

Based on 2,582 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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N126 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 17,562 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 ZL600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N126 AOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N126 AOJ registered?

N126 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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