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FJ05 LGW

2005 Kawasaki ZX636

Green Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,647 mi
Last recorded51,647 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX63615,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 LGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX636
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,647 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 50,256 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Dust seals corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 50,256 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Dust seals corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 49,630 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,580 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

NOPLATE LIGHT - NOT WORKING.

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front PILOT LIGHT - NOT WORKING

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,947 miles

NOPLATE LIGHT - NOT WORKING

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,580 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear NO PLATE LIGHT - NOT WORKING.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,392 miles

Front brake caliper pistons not retracting fully

Front brake pads of different material either side. Front left are sintered material Front right are standard material

Number plate light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2014 29,392 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Front brake caliper pistons not retracting fully

Front brake pads of different material either side. Front left are sintered material Front right are standard material

Number plate light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,509 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

headlamp main beam - over to rh side/ high.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,444 miles

The rear reflector is small

Fail 15 Sep 2012 18,443 miles

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

The rear reflector is small

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,467 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,611 miles

offside mirror loose

Fail 12 Sep 2008 8,611 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

offside mirror loose

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX636?

Based on 1,785 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
818
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Horn not working 9
Direction indicator missing 9
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FJ05 LGW is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 in Green with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 15,112 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 ZX636 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 LGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX636 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX636 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ05 LGW is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX636, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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