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N168 XSO

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,824 mi
Last recorded30,824 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 XSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 30,824 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 30,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,240 miles

Engine oil low

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 30,240 miles

Engine oil low

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,077 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 30,071 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Clutch lever fouling clocks (2.1.4 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 29,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 26,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 25,731 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,898 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,547 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 21,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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N168 XSO is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N168 XSO, 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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What year was N168 XSO registered?

N168 XSO is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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