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N236 VTA

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,260 mi
Last recorded31,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 VTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 31,260 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mount bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 31,225 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mount bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake switch faulty (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 May 2025 30,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 30,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 30,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,206 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 19,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,924 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,420 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 14,420 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 11,813 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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N236 VTA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N236 VTA, 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 N236 VTA registered?

N236 VTA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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