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DX55 KAE

2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,173 mi
Last recorded35,173 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H15,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 KAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 K1H
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 35,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 34,701 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 34,701 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 34,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 34,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 34,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure nut missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 34,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 33,567 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 33,567 miles

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,993 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 31,964 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 29,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 29,397 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,983 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,790 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 5,785 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 4,220 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H?

Based on 3,470 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too high 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
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DX55 KAE is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 15,886 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 K1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX55 KAE registered?

DX55 KAE is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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