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N863 GPX

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,287 mi
Last recorded30,287 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 GPX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 30,287 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 30,082 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 29,757 miles

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

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,431 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))

Fail 7 May 2015 29,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front 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))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

nearside rider footrest moves on pivot

Pass 7 May 2015 29,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front 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))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

nearside rider footrest moves on pivot

Pass 16 May 2014 28,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,077 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

nearside rider footrest moves on pivot

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

fairing set slightly to off side

Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,364 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

Slight movement on nearside grip but not insecure

fairing set slightly to off side

Fail 30 Mar 2010 25,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

nearside rider footrest slightly loose

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

nearside rider footrest slightly loose

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

yellow headlamp fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

yellow headlamp fitted

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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N863 GPX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N863 GPX, 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 N863 GPX registered?

N863 GPX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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