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DX05 BYY

2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,182 mi
Last recorded30,182 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H15,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 BYY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 K1H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 30,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,650 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 25,617 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 25,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 25,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 23,124 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,879 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,422 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 16,407 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

higher front brake effort normally obtainable

Pass 23 May 2016 10,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,532 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 10,401 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 10,401 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,070 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 9,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 3,548 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 3,530 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H?

Based on 3,470 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too high 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
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DX05 BYY is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 15,886 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 Zr 750 K1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX05 BYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX05 BYY is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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