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FJ05 KAA

2005 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,777 mi
Last recorded34,777 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z100013,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 KAA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 34,777 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 34,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 33,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 30,573 miles

CLUTCH LEVER PIVOT BUSH MISSING/WORN

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 28,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 27,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 27,638 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 27,632 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,091 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 27,089 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators part of rear stop tail lamp - too close together - (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 26,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear position lamp is affected by the operation of the turn signals,but not more than 50% (1.1.3b)

The type of rider footpegs fitted to this machine are not the correct type,but they are secure and do not affect the use of the rear brake pedal or gear lever

Pass 26 May 2016 25,180 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 23,014 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 11,817 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 May 2014 11,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2013 24,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,939 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 20,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,634 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 17,634 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,600 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,756 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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FJ05 KAA is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 13,938 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 KAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FJ05 KAA is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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