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N201 BNV

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,182 mi
Last recorded63,182 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 BNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 63,182 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 13 May 2017 63,173 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,055 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 61,055 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,790 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 60,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,329 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,399 miles

front tyre on the limit and worn unevenly

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,257 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 43,245 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

rear brake operation faulty at caliper

Pass 2 May 2006 37,191 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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N201 BNV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N201 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 N201 BNV registered?

N201 BNV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N201 BNV safe to buy?

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