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BU04 KAK

2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,176 mi
Last recorded43,176 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R14,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 KAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 43,176 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front pads loose in calipers

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

chain guard missing

engine bolt missing

Fail 23 Feb 2019 43,159 miles

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

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

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front pads loose in calipers

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

chain guard missing

engine bolt missing

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,903 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

no fairings fitted and the bike is modified to do stunts.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 42,887 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

no fairings fitted and the bike is modified to do stunts.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 4,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 6,714 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 4,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 3,580 miles

offside rear indicator is slightly loose

small nail in rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2008 3,195 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,195 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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BU04 KAK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU04 KAK, 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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BU04 KAK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 13 June 2004.

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