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AY04 HBJ

2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,272 mi
Last recorded30,272 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R14,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 HBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 30,272 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 10 Jan 2024 30,272 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 17 Jan 2023 28,053 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 28,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,058 miles

Front Brake lever bent in downwards position.

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess Flat spot on rim edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front End missing of footrest.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,927 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,207 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,194 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,061 miles

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

rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,464 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 5,474 miles

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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AY04 HBJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,392 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 AY04 HBJ, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY04 HBJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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