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N703 BVV

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,418 mi
Last recorded55,418 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 BVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,531 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,897 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 35,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,286 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 29,286 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)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,658 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,658 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 27,766 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,766 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,243 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 25,223 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,223 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 24,303 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,303 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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N703 BVV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N703 BVV, 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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N703 BVV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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