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CU06 DKE

2006 Kawasaki ZR-7

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,745 mi
Last recorded53,745 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ZR-712,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 DKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2026 53,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear suspension seized. (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate incorrect Too small. (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 50,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 48,826 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 47,969 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock linkage stiff

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Shock component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,408 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 42,408 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 37,935 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 37,933 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 16,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 10,959 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 10,866 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 10,465 miles
Fail 17 May 2009 10,452 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR-7?

Based on 16,195 MOT tests across 1,303 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 210
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 209
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 171
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 110
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CU06 DKE is a 2006 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 12,636 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 ZR-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU06 DKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU06 DKE is a 2006 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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