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CU05 KBP

2005 Kawasaki ZZR600

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,737 mi
Last recorded39,737 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZR60013,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 KBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 39,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 39,401 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 39,002 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 39,002 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 38,778 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 38,472 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 36,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 36,098 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 36,090 miles

Drive chain worn to excess Links seized (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 29,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,909 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 28,887 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 28,854 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,589 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 22,104 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 22,104 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 12,855 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 5,543 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 5,543 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front tyre unevenly worn

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR600?

Based on 64,083 MOT tests across 6,484 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
749
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,236
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 815
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 637
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CU05 KBP is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 13,815 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 ZZR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,236 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 KBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU05 KBP is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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