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CU05 GZY

2005 Kawasaki ZR1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,028 mi
Last recorded47,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR100012,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 GZY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 47,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 44,858 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,480 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 22,445 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,445 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,205 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,203 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 13,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,165 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 11,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 10,629 miles

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

slight split in rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2008 10,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

slight split in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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CU05 GZY is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,329 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 ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 GZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU05 GZY registered?

CU05 GZY is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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