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NK06 AEL

2006 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,941 mi
Last recorded36,941 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Z100016,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 AEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 36,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 36,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 34,158 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 34,158 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,262 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 32,307 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,537 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 26,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,866 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 20,866 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 19,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,129 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,026 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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NK06 AEL is a 2006 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 16,306 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK06 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NK06 AEL registered?

NK06 AEL is a 2006 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 10 June 2006.

Is NK06 AEL safe to buy?

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