MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZX-6Rs year 1996

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Pass percent:73.52%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZX-6R year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:4,445 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	134
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	111
Registration plate issues	110
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	78
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	56
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	51
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	50
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	46
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	42
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	38
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	35
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	29
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
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\|	26
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	26
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	26
Registration plate lamp issues	25
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	20
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	18
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	17
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	15
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	14
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	13
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	11
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	11
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	10
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	10
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	9
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	6
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	6
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	4
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.2.B1a\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	4

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	134
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	111
Registration plate issues	110
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	78
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	56
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	51
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	50
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	46
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	42
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	38
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	35
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	29
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
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\|	26
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	26
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	26
Registration plate lamp issues	25
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	20
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	18
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	17
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	15
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	14
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	13
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	11
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	11
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	10
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	10
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	9
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	6
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	6
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	4
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.2.B1a\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	4

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZX-6Rs year 1996

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