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FJ05 KBK

2005 Kawasaki ZZR600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,922 mi
Last recorded17,922 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZR60013,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 KBK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 17,922 miles

Minor damage to n/s upper and middle fairing panel( photograph taken)

Fail 19 Jun 2026 17,922 miles

Minor damage to n/s upper and middle fairing panel( photograph taken)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 16,551 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 16,149 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,064 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 14,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 13,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,554 miles

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

number plate light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2012 13,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,025 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 13,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2010 10,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 7,181 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 7,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,127 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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FJ05 KBK is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FJ05 KBK, 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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What year was FJ05 KBK registered?

FJ05 KBK is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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