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AE05 KXG

2005 Kawasaki ZX10R

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,314 mi
Last recorded41,314 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R16,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 KXG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 41,314 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 40,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 40,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 38,007 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,414 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 37,414 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,577 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

dead spot in steering damper

Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,070 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 23,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,541 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,069 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,433 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 16,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 10,438 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 10,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,933 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10R?

Based on 1,794 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
897
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
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AE05 KXG is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 16,639 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 ZX10R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 KXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 KXG registered?

AE05 KXG is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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