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FJ05 KNV

2005 Kawasaki ZX10

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

8,662 mi
Last recorded8,662 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX1015,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 KNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 8,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 8,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 8,637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 8,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 8,614 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 8,598 miles

light play on front fork dust seals

Pass 28 Sep 2018 8,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 8,529 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 8,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 8,499 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 8,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 8,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,074 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 5,579 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 4,352 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2008 3,190 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10?

Based on 2,585 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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FJ05 KNV is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX10 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 15,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 KNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ05 KNV registered?

FJ05 KNV is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 KNV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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