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P798 PYY

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,656 mi
Last recorded39,656 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 PYY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,656 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,911 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 37,911 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,148 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,561 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 29,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,172 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 26,172 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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P798 PYY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 26,506 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 ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P798 PYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P798 PYY registered?

P798 PYY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P798 PYY safe to buy?

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