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RX55 OPW

2005 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,800 mi
Last recorded58,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZR60013,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 OPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 58,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 58,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 58,418 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 58,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 57,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,160 miles

rear suspension operation slightly stiff

Pass 5 Nov 2019 56,732 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 56,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN SWING ARM BUSH

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,125 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,704 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,462 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

rear caliper dust seal exposed

stiff links in chain

Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,229 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

nearside tail light innoperative

rear caliper dust seal exposed

Fail 19 Nov 2012 51,214 miles

Front Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Chain guard missing

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear caliper dust seal exposed

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,373 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,409 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 18,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,696 miles

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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RX55 OPW is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RX55 OPW, 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 RX55 OPW registered?

RX55 OPW is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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