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AE56 FYR

2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,123 mi
Last recorded26,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R13,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 FYR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 26,123 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front FOOTREST SHORTER THAN STANDARD

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 25,365 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 25,100 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 25,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 23,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 22,304 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 19,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 19,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 19,032 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 19,032 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 17,841 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 9,251 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 9,251 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 12,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 10,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2011 9,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 8,622 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 7,936 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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AE56 FYR is a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 13,661 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-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 FYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE56 FYR is a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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