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WX55 YCS

2006 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,790 mi
Last recorded27,790 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Z100016,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 YCS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 27,790 miles

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

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

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

advise clutch pivot worn

Fail 9 Oct 2025 27,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise clutch pivot worn

Pass 18 Oct 2024 24,210 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 24,210 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 23,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 22,984 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 22,984 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 21,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 19,030 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 19,030 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 11,184 miles

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

Offside retaining bolt missing from hugger. Loose but secure.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 10,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 6,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,511 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 5,815 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 2,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 2,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 2,048 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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WX55 YCS is a 2006 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX55 YCS, 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 WX55 YCS registered?

WX55 YCS is a 2006 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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