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N705 NMW

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,914 mi
Last recorded16,914 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 NMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 16,914 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Engine oil over-filled

Pass 17 Mar 2025 15,913 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 13,890 miles

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

engine oil level over filled

Fail 9 Mar 2024 13,890 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

engine oil level over filled

Pass 13 Oct 2022 11,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 11,966 miles
Fail 26 May 2019 11,966 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 11,965 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 11,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,129 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,630 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 10,406 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,406 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre is under inflated

Pass 27 Oct 2005 9,557 miles

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

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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N705 NMW 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 83.3%.

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 N705 NMW, 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 N705 NMW registered?

N705 NMW is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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