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N156 ONL

1996 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,866 mi
Last recorded11,866 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZL60017,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 ONL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 11,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 11,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 11,525 miles

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

exhaust noise

Fail 28 Oct 2020 11,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust noise

Fail 19 Sep 2020 11,503 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear tyre close to legal 140/90/15

loud pipes

Pass 4 May 2019 10,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 8,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,461 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,350 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 14,631 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 14,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 5,970 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 5,970 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 4,524 miles

front tyre side wall cracked

slight misting of oil at offside front stanchion

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL600?

Based on 2,582 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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N156 ONL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 17,562 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 ZL600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N156 ONL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N156 ONL registered?

N156 ONL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N156 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 ONL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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