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WX56 KAU

2006 Kawasaki Zzr

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,949 mi
Last recorded38,949 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Zzr14,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 KAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 38,949 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 38,949 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 38,881 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Side Panel Insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Front Tyre has surface cracks in middle of tread

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Leaking when starts up

Pass 23 May 2024 38,433 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 37,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 26,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,746 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 13,592 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 13,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,686 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 11,654 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 11,644 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 10,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,971 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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WX56 KAU is a 2006 Kawasaki Zzr in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 14,613 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 Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX56 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX56 KAU registered?

WX56 KAU is a 2006 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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