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BU04 RJV

2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R14,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Presented for test with no front & rear lights or indicators fitted - test carried out according to daytime MOT requirements

Pass 15 Jun 2024 23,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,966 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 19,941 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 19,484 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 19,469 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 15,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,799 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 12,437 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 12,437 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,272 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front pads nearing service

Pass 30 May 2008 9,045 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2007 7,689 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 RJV 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJV, 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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What year was BU04 RJV registered?

BU04 RJV is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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