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KE05 ODH

2005 Kawasaki Ninja

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,939 mi
Last recorded16,939 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Ninja13,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 ODH
MakeKawasaki
ModelNinja
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 16,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 16,939 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 16,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 16,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 14,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 13,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads both calipers close to wear limits (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2014 12,890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,314 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 9,314 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 9,268 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 6,153 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 6,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 2,583 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 2,583 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ninja?

Based on 2,341 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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KE05 ODH is a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Ninja models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 13,601 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 Ninja fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE05 ODH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ninja typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Ninja is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE05 ODH is a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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