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P495 BPK

1996 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,589 mi
Last recorded2,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX624,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 BPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 2,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 2,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 2,589 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 2,589 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 2,588 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 2,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 2,169 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

o/s front direction indicator loose

Pass 14 Sep 2013 1,822 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 1,369 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 30,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?

Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
870
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
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P495 BPK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 24,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P495 BPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P495 BPK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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