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N249 VTO

1995 Kawasaki ZX6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,196 mi
Last recorded39,196 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX629,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 VTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 39,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,613 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 36,613 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever reserve travel low, brake still locked during the brake test with travel left.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,972 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 30,945 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,487 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,753 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,287 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 24,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,902 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?

Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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N249 VTO is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 29,487 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 ZX6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N249 VTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N249 VTO registered?

N249 VTO is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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