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N450 APY

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,536 mi
Last recorded17,536 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 APY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 17,536 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened small cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 17,196 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 15,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 11,556 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 11,209 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 11,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,818 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 9,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,522 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,339 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 9,339 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 9,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,065 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 8,910 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 8,859 miles

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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N450 APY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N450 APY, 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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What year was N450 APY registered?

N450 APY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N450 APY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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