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N129 AOJ

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,557 mi
Last recorded26,557 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 AOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 26,557 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 26,557 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,350 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake binding lightly

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 26,109 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 25,420 miles

Clutch cable incorrectley routed

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,986 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust deteriating

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,280 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 24,280 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,703 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,699 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,037 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,527 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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N129 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 26,506 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 N129 AOJ, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N129 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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