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MX05 VZL

2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 B2H

Green Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

45,648 mi
Last recorded45,648 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 B2H14,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VZL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 636 B2H
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc
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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 45,648 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 45,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 43,332 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front wheel not fitted in accordance with Tyre rotation

Fail 1 Jun 2016 42,860 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

nail in rear tyre

nearside riders footrest worn down

Fail 31 Mar 2016 42,364 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour green side lights (1.1.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged and function impaired not facing forward (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured by number plate (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured by number plate (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated paint (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest insecure broken (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 35,425 miles

indicators have been removed

Fail 19 May 2014 35,425 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013
Fail 3 Apr 2013 30,147 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,377 miles

Exhaust loose at silencer downpipe mounting

Number plate small

R/H front indicator insecure

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 25,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust loose at silencer downpipe mounting

Number plate small

R/H front indicator insecure

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 206,020 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 20,620 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 636 B2H?

Based on 1,258 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Direction indicators not working 9
Direction indicator not working 7
wheel bearings are excessively rough 6
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MX05 VZL is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 B2H in Green with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 B2H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 14,027 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 Zx 636 B2H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX05 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 636 B2H typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 636 B2H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX05 VZL is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 636 B2H, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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