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BU05 VEH

2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,930 mi
Last recorded19,930 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H16,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 VEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 J1H
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 19,930 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 19,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 18,736 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 16,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 15,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 14,272 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 12,774 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 11,100 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 11,100 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perrished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 7,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 7,107 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 7,105 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 6,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 6,566 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 6,566 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 6,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 5,583 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 5,583 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 4,865 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 4,865 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 4,374 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 27 May 2011 3,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 2,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 2,672 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H?

Based on 5,240 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
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BU05 VEH is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 16,301 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 Zr 750 J1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 VEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 VEH registered?

BU05 VEH is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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