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WX55 HEV

2005 Kawasaki Ninja

Blue Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,513 mi
Last recorded8,513 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Ninja13,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 HEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 8,513 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 8,513 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 6,665 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 6,631 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 6,627 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 1,854 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ninja?

Based on 2,341 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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WX55 HEV is a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja in Blue with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 13,601 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 Ninja fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 HEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ninja typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX55 HEV registered?

WX55 HEV is a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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