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LJ05 HLA

2005 Kawasaki ZR750

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,214 mi
Last recorded37,214 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR75018,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 HLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR750
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 37,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 36,219 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2025 36,219 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 35,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 34,281 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,526 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,707 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 31,707 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,004 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 25,004 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

offside rear foot peg seized upright

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,370 miles

O/S/R FOOTPEG SEIZED

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Jul 2013 24,370 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

O/S/R FOOTPEG SEIZED

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,571 miles

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

front brake lever slight spongy

front park light not working

gear lever bent

o/s/r one foot peg mounting bolt lose

Fail 7 Apr 2011 22,566 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

front brake lever slight spongy

front park light not working

gear lever bent

o/s/r one foot peg mounting bolt lose

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 3,723 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR750?

Based on 2,739 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
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LJ05 HLA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR750 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 18,178 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 ZR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 HLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ05 HLA registered?

LJ05 HLA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR750, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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