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N131 KVG

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,109 mi
Last recorded23,109 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 KVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 23,109 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,735 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 22,735 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,761 miles

chain gaurd missing, front brake lever spongy, rear brake binding slightly, rear tyre squared off

Fail 6 Apr 2009 21,742 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front tyre has got uneven tyre wear which affects the handling

offside front fork dust seal deteriorated and insecure

rear tyre has got uneven tyre wear

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 18,966 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

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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N131 KVG is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N131 KVG, 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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N131 KVG is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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