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N197 HWT

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,555 mi
Last recorded40,555 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 HWT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 40,555 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 40,342 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,218 miles

Nearside Front slight marks on brake disc , could be the start of cracks showing

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 40,218 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight marks on brake disc , could be the start of cracks showing

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 39,881 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))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 39,871 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 39,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,578 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake pads (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake pads (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 39,443 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 38,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,326 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,318 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,787 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 35,782 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 34,356 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,184 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,518 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 31,517 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,770 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 19,769 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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N197 HWT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 27,568 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 ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N197 HWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N197 HWT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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