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YK05 BYL

2005 Kawasaki ZX636

Blue Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,403 mi
Last recorded25,403 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX63615,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BYL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX636
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 25,403 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 25,403 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 18,315 miles

front wheel bearing slighley rough when rotated

Fail 27 Aug 2019 18,315 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front wheel bearing slighley rough when rotated

Pass 12 May 2018 18,173 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,173 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 14,657 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 13,580 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 13,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 12,400 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 12,397 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 10,845 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

modified rear light

Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 4,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 2,326 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX636?

Based on 1,785 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
818
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Horn not working 9
Direction indicator missing 9
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YK05 BYL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 in Blue with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 15,112 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 ZX636 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK05 BYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX636 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX636 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK05 BYL registered?

YK05 BYL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX636, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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