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N516 FSL

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,914 mi
Last recorded33,914 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 FSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 33,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 33,829 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 33,744 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 33,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 33,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 32,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,954 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 32,954 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

alloy brake hose unions are not recomended for road use as they can corrode.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 32,954 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

alloy brake hose unions are not recomended for road use as they can corrode.

front petrol tank mounting bolts washers missing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 31,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2011 28,599 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 23,818 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Engine revs pick up when bars turned left

Pass 19 May 2009 20,865 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 20,865 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 18,414 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brakes slight binde

Pass 26 May 2007 15,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake sticking

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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N516 FSL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N516 FSL, 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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N516 FSL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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