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YJ55 ARZ

2005 Kawasaki ZZR600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,562 mi
Last recorded36,562 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZR60013,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 ARZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 36,562 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 35,750 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 35,736 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,641 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,725 miles

front tyre worn

rear sprocket kush bush slight movement

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,920 miles

front brake slight bind

rear outer brake pad worn

Pass 20 May 2016 9,443 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 9,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 7,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 7,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 6,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 6,172 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5,505 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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YJ55 ARZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ55 ARZ, 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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YJ55 ARZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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