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N435 BLV

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

30,122 mi
Last recorded30,122 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 BLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 30,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

speedo clocks loose

Fail 2 May 2026 30,094 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

speedo clocks loose

Pass 3 Aug 2024 29,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2022 29,898 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated L&R Disc (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn in rear suspension linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 29,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2019 29,502 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 29,026 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings slightly insecure

Front side light in-op

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 25,755 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 23,465 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,053 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 19,053 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,117 miles

slight play in rear swing arm bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2009 16,298 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,298 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,511 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 15,504 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 14,589 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 14,589 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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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N435 BLV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N435 BLV, 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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N435 BLV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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