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KX05 HTO

2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

38,477 mi
Last recorded38,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R14,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 HTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 38,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 36,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,095 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 35,095 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Upper Fork yoke insecure Upper yoke top bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 31,582 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 31,543 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,502 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,223 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 25,223 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,504 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 24,504 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,124 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 24,124 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 21,849 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 21,849 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,170 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 20,170 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 15,993 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,495 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 8,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 8,648 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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KX05 HTO is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,654 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 ZX-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX05 HTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX05 HTO registered?

KX05 HTO is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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