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AY05 EWM

2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,620 mi
Last recorded52,620 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H15,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EWM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 C2H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 52,620 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 32,886 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 32,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 31,824 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 31,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 31,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 31,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 30,740 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 30,224 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,480 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,263 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 9,646 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2009 9,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 5,865 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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AY05 EWM is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY05 EWM, 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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AY05 EWM is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C2H, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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