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N906 DKH

1996 Kawasaki ZX6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,962 mi
Last recorded40,962 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX624,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN906 DKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,962 miles

day time use only

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,338 miles

n/s fairing damaged and insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,331 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

knock from top yoke when brakes applied

n/s fairing damaged and insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,087 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 38,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 38,066 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,855 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,628 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 26,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 24,507 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 24,507 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,228 miles

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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N906 DKH is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N906 DKH, 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 N906 DKH registered?

N906 DKH is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX6, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N906 DKH safe to buy?

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