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KR05 XEP

2005 Kawasaki ZX-6RR

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,386 mi
Last recorded19,386 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6RR12,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XEP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6RR
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 19,386 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 19,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,176 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 18,486 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 18,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 18,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 17,503 miles

after market exhaust fitted

horn just ok at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,607 miles

after market exhaust fitted, noise level fine

occasional creak from steering, no free play felt, ok at time of test

quite alot of travel in front brake lever, works fine, ok at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2015 16,607 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

after market exhaust fitted, noise level fine

occasional creak from steering, no free play felt, ok at time of test

quite alot of travel in front brake lever, works fine, ok at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,653 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))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

after market exhaust fitted

creek from front end? possibly headstock bearing? no play/movement detected

Fail 13 Sep 2014 15,609 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(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))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

after market exhaust fitted

creek from front end? possibly headstock bearing? no play/movement detected

Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,870 miles

non standard exhaust, noise levels are fine

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,317 miles

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,219 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 10,209 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 6,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 3,161 miles

advise green tint to number plate light

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6RR?

Based on 4,116 MOT tests across 426 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
758
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Horn not working 15
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
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KR05 XEP is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6RR in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 12,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-6RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR05 XEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6RR typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR05 XEP registered?

KR05 XEP is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6RR, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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