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L742 LUX

2006 Kawasaki Zx

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,802 mi
Last recorded31,802 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Zx17,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 LUX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 31,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,544 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2023 29,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 28,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,910 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 27,473 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 27,471 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front mudguard loose

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 20,828 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 20,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,305 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 18,305 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2013 15,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 15,497 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

hardtail suspension fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,221 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,580 miles

advise has alloy competition type brake hoses

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx?

Based on 43,635 MOT tests across 6,325 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
6,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
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L742 LUX is a 2006 Kawasaki Zx in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,444 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L742 LUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L742 LUX is a 2006 Kawasaki Zx, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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