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AE06 XCL

2006 Kawasaki Z1000

Blue Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,985 mi
Last recorded41,985 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Z100016,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 XCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 41,985 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 41,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 40,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,329 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 31,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,993 miles

throttle slightly binding but returns to closed position

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,415 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 12,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,546 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 12,525 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 11,725 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 11,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,061 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 6,729 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,729 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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AE06 XCL is a 2006 Kawasaki Z1000 in Blue with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 16,306 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE06 XCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE06 XCL is a 2006 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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