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N420 LGP

1996 Kawasaki ZX6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,025 mi
Last recorded38,025 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R27,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 LGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,025 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,040 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 50,001 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 49,999 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,024 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,018 miles

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,558 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 45,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 43,375 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,658 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,658 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,670 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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N420 LGP is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 27,568 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 ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N420 LGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N420 LGP is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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