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AE05 CHJ

2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

24,209 mi
Last recorded24,209 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R14,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 24,209 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 24,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 22,236 miles

Exhaust noisy

Fail 20 Feb 2021 22,236 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy

Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,031 miles

Front Tyre has light surface cracking

Fail 31 May 2019 20,031 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has light surface cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,000 miles

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

Front tyre has surface cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,495 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 19,495 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 19,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 19,267 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 18,420 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 3 May 2014 18,420 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 17,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 17,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 17,170 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,187 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 15,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 11,776 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 9,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,766 miles

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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AE05 CHJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AE05 CHJ, 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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AE05 CHJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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