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C8 MKO

2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,517 mi
Last recorded24,517 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R14,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 24,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 143,545 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 143,400 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 131,941 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper split pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,015 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 125,918 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack pipe. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no smoke detected

Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no smoke detected

Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,259 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 21,259 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 21,232 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 20,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front brake long travel

Fail 18 Jul 2009 15,690 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front brake long travel

Pass 30 May 2008 12,730 miles

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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C8 MKO is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C8 MKO, 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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C8 MKO is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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