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P977 BPA

1996 Kawasaki ZX6

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,567 mi
Last recorded2,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX624,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 BPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 2,567 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 2,560 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

n/s front brake caliper not fitted. indicator flash rate close to max limit. non standard headlamp fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 2,402 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 2,402 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 1,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,131 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 26,851 miles

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

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

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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P977 BPA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P977 BPA, 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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What year was P977 BPA registered?

P977 BPA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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