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P989 GKL

1996 Kawasaki ZX6

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,229 mi
Last recorded33,229 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX624,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 GKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 33,229 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,794 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,240 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 30,207 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,851 miles

Offside Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,851 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 26,517 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,517 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 25,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,122 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 22,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,647 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,605 miles

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

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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P989 GKL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P989 GKL, 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 P989 GKL registered?

P989 GKL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P989 GKL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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