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SF05 ELC

2005 Kawasaki Z750S

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,743 mi
Last recorded31,743 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z750S16,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 ELC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 31,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 29,768 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted.

Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened Non standard suspension link arms fitted. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,951 miles

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

non standard exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2020 28,210 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,195 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jan 2015 17,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 May 2014 13,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 11,342 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,442 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 6,980 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 6,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 4,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 3,914 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z750S?

Based on 3,777 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
925
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Headlamp aim too high 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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SF05 ELC is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Z750S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z750S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF05 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z750S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Z750S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF05 ELC registered?

SF05 ELC is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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