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N204 DMC

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,069 mi
Last recorded38,069 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 DMC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 38,069 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 37,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 35,120 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 34,083 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 33,974 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,195 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,448 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 32,421 miles

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

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,558 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 29,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N204 DMC is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N204 DMC, 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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What year was N204 DMC registered?

N204 DMC is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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