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FN05 BGV

2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,088 mi
Last recorded20,088 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H15,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 BGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 K1H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 20,088 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 20,083 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 18,056 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre over 10 years old

Horn only just meets mot requirements

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre getting low and is over 10 years old

Fail 13 Feb 2025 18,051 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre over 10 years old

Horn only just meets mot requirements

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear pads poor condition

Rear tyre getting low and is over 10 years old

Pass 11 Jan 2024 15,892 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 15,383 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 15,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,109 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,565 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 11,657 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

number plate lamp inop

Fail 2 Mar 2013 11,657 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate lamp inop

Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,435 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,595 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 10,585 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,558 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 9,542 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,901 miles

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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FN05 BGV is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN05 BGV, 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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FN05 BGV is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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