1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R 0.6L Petrol · P501 BPK
1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R (0.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 38,832 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZX-6R
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P501 BPK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 38,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P501 BPK Mileage History
- 09/01/202332,906 mi
- 24/06/202334,451 mi+1,545 mi
- 27/09/202436,584 mi+2,133 mi
- 03/10/202538,832 mi+2,248 mi
Average of roughly 2,169 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P501 BPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Kawasaki Zx-6R (P501 BPK) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock fouling fiaring loose (2.1.4 (c))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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