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BV55 CLY

2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,343 mi
Last recorded38,343 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R13,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 CLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 38,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 38,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Wearing unevenly, offside pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 37,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 37,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 36,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 34,502 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nail in tyre Rear

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 33,838 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 33,820 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,044 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,045 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 29,045 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,639 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlight dipped beam abit low

Fail 23 Jun 2015 23,639 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlight dipped beam abit low

Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,025 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

number plate light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2011 9,492 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 9,492 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 5,515 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 5,182 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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BV55 CLY is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV55 CLY, 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 BV55 CLY registered?

BV55 CLY is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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