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N496 KYS

1995 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,514 mi
Last recorded37,514 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX629,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 KYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 37,514 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,097 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Lower fairing bolt missing

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

Upper fairing mounting bracket insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2014 37,097 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

rear fairing mounting bolt missing

upper fairing mounting bracket insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,615 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,488 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 20,376 miles

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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N496 KYS is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N496 KYS, 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 N496 KYS registered?

N496 KYS is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N496 KYS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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