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AE05 CHL

2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,271 mi
Last recorded12,271 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H15,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CHL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 C2H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 12,271 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 11,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 11,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 11,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 11,493 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 11,493 miles

Central Front Upper Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 11,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,961 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,831 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 10,825 miles

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 9,612 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 8,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 May 2010 7,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,935 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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AE05 CHL is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE05 CHL, 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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What year was AE05 CHL registered?

AE05 CHL is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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