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BU05 DDV

2005 Kawasaki Z750S

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,276 mi
Last recorded35,276 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z750S16,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 DDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750S
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 35,276 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 35,276 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 34,050 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 32,410 miles

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

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swing arm has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,039 miles

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

Offside Front fork seal perished

Fail 14 Jun 2022 31,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fork seal perished

Pass 22 Jun 2021 29,885 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 28,832 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,438 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,482 miles

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

number plate light inop

Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,260 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 24,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,871 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 20,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,570 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,017 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 15,636 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 13,995 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 10,000 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,000 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z750S?

Based on 3,777 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
925
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Headlamp aim too high 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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BU05 DDV is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Z750S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,727 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 Z750S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 DDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z750S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Z750S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 DDV is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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