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AE55 HRZ

2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,369 mi
Last recorded24,369 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R13,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HRZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 24,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 23,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2025 23,654 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 23,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,068 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 23,068 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 16,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 16,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 15,960 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 15,955 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2013 14,591 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 9,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 9,444 miles

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 8,062 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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AE55 HRZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 13,596 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 ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 HRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE55 HRZ registered?

AE55 HRZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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