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FA05 XBU

2005 Kawasaki ZR1000

Silver Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,354 mi
Last recorded27,354 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR100012,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 27,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 20,529 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 20,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 16,464 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 15,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 15,705 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,545 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 7,678 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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FA05 XBU is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Silver with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,329 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 ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA05 XBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA05 XBU registered?

FA05 XBU is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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