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B6 JGA

2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,745 mi
Last recorded16,745 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R13,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 JGA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 16,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 16,743 miles

Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working stays on. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 16,736 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 16,692 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 16,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 16,426 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 16,408 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 16,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 16,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 16,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,030 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,110 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 11,981 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 9,207 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 9,142 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 6,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 3,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 1,891 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 1,706 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 1,706 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 1,095 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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B6 JGA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B6 JGA, 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 B6 JGA registered?

B6 JGA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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