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AY54 FWB

2005 Kawasaki ZX636 B1H

Black Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,391 mi
Last recorded26,391 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 B1H14,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 FWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX636 B1H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 26,391 miles

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Front STRONG ADVISE Creek/cracking noise from front of bike under suspension testing. Unable to locate fault under mot test procedures.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit STRONG ADVISE Brake pad worn very low. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,570 miles

Creaking from font suspension on bounce test, unable to locate on test.

Limited clearance to handle bars and fuel tank when on full lock.

Main beam flasher not working. Light can still beam switched between dip and main beam.

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

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

Offside Front Fairing loose, unlikely to become detached.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 25,558 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

front and side fairings not securely attached

Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,918 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 24,918 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 20,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 20,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 19,778 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 19,308 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 19,308 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,050 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 16,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 4,520 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 4,520 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX636 B1H?

Based on 1,674 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
873
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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AY54 FWB is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 B1H in Black with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 B1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,064 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 ZX636 B1H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY54 FWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX636 B1H typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX636 B1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY54 FWB is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 B1H, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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