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N243 LGS

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,228 mi
Last recorded29,228 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 LGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 29,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 29,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 27,859 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 27,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,665 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 25,656 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,782 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 18,401 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 18,378 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,490 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 17,490 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,137 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 17,068 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,764 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 14,764 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,664 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 14,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,904 miles

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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N243 LGS is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N243 LGS, 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 N243 LGS registered?

N243 LGS is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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