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BU05 RJJ

2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,424 mi
Last recorded12,424 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R14,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 RJJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 12,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 12,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 10,877 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 10,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 10,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 10,104 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 10,100 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 10,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 9,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 9,699 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 9,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 9,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 9,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 8,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 May 2012 8,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 6,002 miles

Exhaust fowls on swing-arm when fully compressed

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 4,030 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 2,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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BU05 RJJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,654 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-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 RJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 RJJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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