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LK05 EHL

2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Green Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,932 mi
Last recorded28,932 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R11,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 EHL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200R
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 28,932 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 28,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 25,384 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 23,911 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 23,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 23,095 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,323 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,071 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 18,154 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 18,141 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,044 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,559 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,280 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 6,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 1,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,711 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 11,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,271 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200R?

Based on 12,251 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
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LK05 EHL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R in Green with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 11,645 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 ZRX1200R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 EHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK05 EHL registered?

LK05 EHL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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