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N196 DJO

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,868 mi
Last recorded43,868 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 DJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,868 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,365 miles

has slight reserve travel on front brake lever

noise from front and rear brakes

Fail 25 Feb 2013 423,654 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

has slight reserve travel on front brake lever

noise from front and rear brakes

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,950 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,949 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 36,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,909 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 19,825 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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N196 DJO 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 77.8%.

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 N196 DJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N196 DJO registered?

N196 DJO is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N196 DJO safe to buy?

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