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CU05 GZW

2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H

Silver Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,100 mi
Last recorded23,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H12,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 GZW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A3H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 23,100 miles

day time test

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,619 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 22,487 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 19,881 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 15,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 14,678 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 11,822 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 9,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 8,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 6,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 6,530 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 6,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,792 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 5,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 21 Apr 2009 4,755 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,282 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))

Fail 30 Apr 2008 4,235 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H?

Based on 2,713 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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CU05 GZW is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H in Silver with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 12,760 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 1000 A3H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 GZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU05 GZW is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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