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CV55 EPE

2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,670 mi
Last recorded20,670 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R14,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 EPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 20,670 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 20,670 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 20,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 20,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 19,323 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 18,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 18,091 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 7 Jun 2014 18,091 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 30 Mar 2012 16,928 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 5,084 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 4,385 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 4,385 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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CV55 EPE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV55 EPE, 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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What year was CV55 EPE registered?

CV55 EPE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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