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BU05 DCO

2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Silver Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,697 mi
Last recorded30,697 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R13,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 DCO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 30,697 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,422 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 30,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 30,038 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 29,504 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 29,504 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 27,987 miles

Front wheel bearing slight roughness

chain gard missing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,268 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 24,268 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 23,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,435 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,637 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 20,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,606 miles

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

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,026 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 16,820 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 10,874 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,856 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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BU05 DCO is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Silver with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BU05 DCO, 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 BU05 DCO registered?

BU05 DCO is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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