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N656 LEX

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,966 mi
Last recorded40,966 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 LEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 40,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 39,501 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,253 miles

under tray bracket cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 33,643 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

rear brake pedal travel long.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,605 miles

Front front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,882 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 27,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,531 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 26,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 24,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 24,931 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 22,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N656 LEX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N656 LEX, 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 N656 LEX registered?

N656 LEX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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