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AU05 HLE

2005 Kawasaki Z750

Orange Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,567 mi
Last recorded27,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z75014,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 HLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2025 27,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear wheel spindle damaged.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 24,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

front tyre perished and wearing uneven

rear tyre has slight marks on sidewall .(drive chain side)

rear wheel spindle damaged.

throttle grip slightly loose.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 21,926 miles

Front shock absorbers very hard damping effect

Nearside Front brake caliper bolt incorrect length

Rear wheel spindle locking device missing / defective but spindle is not loose

Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,046 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 32,045 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,781 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 31,780 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 26,362 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 May 2016 24,594 miles

Rear Rear tyre worn flat

Pass 29 May 2015 21,879 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 16,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 11,540 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 11,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 May 2012 6,712 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2012 6,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 3,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 2,696 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 2,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z750?

Based on 15,307 MOT tests across 1,858 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
739
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,858
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 155
reflector on motorcycle missing 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
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AU05 HLE is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750 in Orange with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Z750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 14,247 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 Z750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 HLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z750 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Z750 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU05 HLE is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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