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OU05 KVS

2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 C1H

Blue Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,970 mi
Last recorded18,970 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 C1H13,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KVS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 636 C1H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 18,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 18,470 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 17,689 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 17,689 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 16,344 miles

front tyre will need changing

non standard silencer fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 13,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 12,520 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 12,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 12,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 4,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 2,720 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 636 C1H?

Based on 6,685 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 105
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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OU05 KVS is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 C1H in Blue with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 C1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 13,817 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 636 C1H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 KVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 636 C1H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 636 C1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 KVS registered?

OU05 KVS is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 C1H, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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