MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZX-6Rs year 1995

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Pass percent:73.92%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZX-6R year 1995 passes without issue)

Based on:2,324 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate issues	74
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	59
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	24
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	21
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	12
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Registration plate lamp issues	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated \|1.1.14 \|b\|\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension \|2.4.A.3a\|	2
Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	2
Front Direction indicator obscured \|1.5.1a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Nearside Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate issues	74
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	59
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	24
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	21
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	12
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Registration plate lamp issues	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated \|1.1.14 \|b\|\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension \|2.4.A.3a\|	2
Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	2
Front Direction indicator obscured \|1.5.1a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Nearside Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZX-6Rs year 1995

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