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N169 BNV

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,803 mi
Last recorded52,803 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 BNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 52,803 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 52,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 52,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,718 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,133 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 49,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 48,189 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 47,462 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,071 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 36,274 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

number plate light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,638 miles

rear brake efficiency slightly low

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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N169 BNV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N169 BNV, 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 N169 BNV registered?

N169 BNV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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