MOT Status
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37,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp not working spring missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front sprocket worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6?
Based on 2,032 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R226 BNE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 28,870 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 R226 BNE, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R226 BNE registered?
R226 BNE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R226 BNE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R226 BNE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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