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BU05 HXJ

2005 Kawasaki Z750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,747 mi
Last recorded26,747 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z75014,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HXJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 26,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 26,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 25,988 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 25,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,764 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,812 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 24,798 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 24,246 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,421 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied rear (3.1.3c)

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 28 Apr 2016 23,421 miles

Footrest insecure l/h/f (6.2.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil l/h (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied rear (3.1.3c)

handlebars slightly bent

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,232 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 16,934 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 16,934 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,776 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 15,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2012 14,921 miles

clutch cable operation slightly stiff

fork dust covers perished

Pass 4 Jan 2011 12,825 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 2 Jul 2009 9,745 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 9,745 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 4,365 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 4,365 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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BU05 HXJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU05 HXJ, 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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BU05 HXJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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