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GD05 YCS

2005 Kawasaki Zr

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,536 mi
Last recorded19,536 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr15,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YCS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 19,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension swinging arm corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 19,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension swinging arm corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 18,415 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 18,415 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 16,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 12,777 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 9,823 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 9,013 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 8,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 7,051 miles

Exhaust is Noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2017 10,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 8,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 8,531 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Brake light switch faulty (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr?

Based on 16,326 MOT tests across 2,322 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
893
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
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GD05 YCS is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 15,590 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD05 YCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GD05 YCS registered?

GD05 YCS is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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