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N156 TOS

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,360 mi
Last recorded18,360 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 TOS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 18,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 17,577 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play in sprocket drive cushioning

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

Offside Rear Brake pad starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Jan 2022 17,577 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play in sprocket drive cushioning

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

Offside Rear Brake pad starting to delaminate

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 17,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,732 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2016 15,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 14,592 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 13,697 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,575 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,262 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,675 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 7,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,080 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR600?

Based on 64,083 MOT tests across 6,484 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
749
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,236
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 815
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 637
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N156 TOS is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 29,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,236 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N156 TOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N156 TOS registered?

N156 TOS is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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