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C15 BYK

2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,005 mi
Last recorded22,005 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R13,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 BYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 22,005 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 21,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 21,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 20,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 20,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 20,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 20,195 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,097 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,765 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 19,765 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,556 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,924 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,582 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 16,570 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2009 13,311 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 May 2009 13,311 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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C15 BYK is a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 13,661 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-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C15 BYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C15 BYK registered?

C15 BYK is a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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