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LJ05 FZB

2005 Kawasaki Z750S

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

28,287 mi
Last recorded28,287 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z750S16,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 FZB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750S
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 28,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 28,287 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 26,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 26,889 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in strengthening bracket to headstock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,169 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 26,169 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 24,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 21,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 196,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,301 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 19,298 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,894 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,332 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 14,332 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,798 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 12,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,288 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 11,288 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 11,284 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,897 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z750S?

Based on 3,777 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
925
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Headlamp aim too high 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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LJ05 FZB is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Z750S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,727 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 Z750S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 FZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z750S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Z750S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 FZB registered?

LJ05 FZB is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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