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N326 FEV

1996 Kawasaki ZX600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,977 mi
Last recorded73,977 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX60030,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 FEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 73,977 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2013 69,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 66,497 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,802 miles

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

Number plate light not working.

Pass 1 May 2010 59,919 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 May 2009 55,446 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

No plate light not working.

speedo cable not secure.

Fail 2 May 2009 55,446 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

No plate light not working.

speedo cable not secure.

Fail 26 Apr 2008 50,582 miles

Centre stand fouling with drive chain.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,582 miles

Centre stand fouling with drive chain.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 46,012 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 46,012 miles

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

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 Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 May 2006 40,868 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 40,868 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2006 40,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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))

Front tyre is underinflated, suspect that when correctly inflated the headlamp aim will be too high

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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N326 FEV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 30,012 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 ZX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N326 FEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N326 FEV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX600, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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