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WX05 WVU

2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,449 mi
Last recorded20,449 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H15,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 WVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 C2H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 20,449 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 20,449 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 19,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 19,432 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 18,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 16,739 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 16,739 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 16,722 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 16,547 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 15,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 13,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 12,402 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 8,302 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H?

Based on 4,532 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 36
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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WX05 WVU is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 15,478 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 1000 C2H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 WVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX05 WVU is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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