1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R 0.6L Petrol · P597 FKL
1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 29,051 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZX-6R
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P597 FKL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2023
- 29,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P597 FKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Kawasaki Zx-6R (P597 FKL) between January 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)”; “Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)”; “Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)”.
P597 FKL Mileage History
- 09/01/200617,319 mi
- 19/01/200617,331 mi+12 mi
- 08/12/200617,787 mi+456 mi
- 14/01/200818,718 mi+931 mi
- 09/03/200920,209 mi+1,491 mi
- 05/05/201021,985 mi+1,776 mi
- 06/05/201022,005 mi+20 mi
- 07/05/201022,005 mi
- 12/05/201128,032 mi+6,027 mi
- 18/05/201128,352 mi+320 mi
- 26/01/201327,175 mi-1,177 mi
- 21/07/202128,188 mi+1,013 mi
- 04/07/202228,792 mi+604 mi
- 10/08/202329,051 mi+259 mi
Average of roughly 667 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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