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N48 SEL

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,801 mi
Last recorded31,801 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 SEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,801 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 31,793 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,789 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 29,789 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 26,196 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 25,728 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,475 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 22,388 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,167 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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N48 SEL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N48 SEL, 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 N48 SEL registered?

N48 SEL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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