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BX06 YWY

2006 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

30,683 mi
Last recorded30,683 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Z100016,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 YWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 30,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 30,208 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 30,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak L/h fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2024 29,957 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 29,645 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 29,643 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 28,542 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 26,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 23,916 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 23,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2018 23,742 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,246 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 23,246 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 21,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,990 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no rear noplate light

Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,362 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 17,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,439 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,008 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2010 12,008 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,545 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2009 7,545 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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BX06 YWY is a 2006 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 16,306 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX06 YWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BX06 YWY is a 2006 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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