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HF05 GVE

2005 Kawasaki ZR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,736 mi
Last recorded29,736 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR100012,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 GVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 29,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 29,717 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 29,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 27,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 26,228 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencers (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 26,228 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencers (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 24,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 22,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 20,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 20,541 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 18,651 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 16,786 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 16,786 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 14,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,003 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,316 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,375 miles

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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HF05 GVE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HF05 GVE, 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 HF05 GVE registered?

HF05 GVE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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