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M478 KAT

1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,765 mi
Last recorded32,765 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R26,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 KAT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 32,765 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play head stock bearing notchy when raised wheels raised & on lower bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking when turning right (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central tank rubbers perished

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front clutch lever pinion slightly worn

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,181 miles

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

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,077 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 29,185 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,653 miles

front fairing damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 27,648 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

front fairing damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,170 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,161 miles

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

nearside rear indicator lamp slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,673 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 24,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,113 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 22,643 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,643 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 18,498 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 18,498 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,747 miles

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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M478 KAT is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 26,154 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 M478 KAT, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M478 KAT is a 1995 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 11 February 1995.

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