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N704 XCT

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,568 mi
Last recorded32,568 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 XCT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 32,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 30,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,860 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front indicator lose on mounting

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front brake soft feel to lever - possible air

Pass 19 Jul 2019 28,759 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

horn poor working

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,451 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust pipe cracked and leaking gasses

tyre valve perrished

Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,353 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,826 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,464 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,269 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 24,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,701 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 23,664 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake Sliders Sticking

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

Pass 3 May 2008 23,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,537 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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N704 XCT 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 88.9%.

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 N704 XCT, 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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N704 XCT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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