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FJ05 KAU

2005 Kawasaki Zx

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,391 mi
Last recorded17,391 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zx13,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 KAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 17,391 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Flash rate slightly fast (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged Rear brake line (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose Chain has a tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy After market end can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

No attachment brackets for front brake lines but secure

Fail 8 Aug 2025 17,391 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Flash rate slightly fast (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged Rear brake line (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose Chain has a tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy After market end can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

No attachment brackets for front brake lines but secure

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

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Steering bump stop removed by customer during test (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 13,099 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad & piston area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 13,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad & piston area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 12,484 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 9,622 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever short.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Throttle cables routed incorrectly.

Wiring adrift headlight/fairing area.

Fail 12 Mar 2022 9,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Footrest insecure Riders (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Non standard handle bars fitted.

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Throttle cable routed incorrectly.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Wiring adrift headlight/fairing area.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 9,212 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx?

Based on 43,635 MOT tests across 6,325 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
6,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
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FJ05 KAU is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 13,099 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ05 KAU is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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