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NK05 BPU

2005 Kawasaki ZX-10

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,030 mi
Last recorded21,030 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-1014,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 BPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 21,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 21,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 18,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 17,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 16,853 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 16,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 16,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 16,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 15,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,664 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 7,053 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10?

Based on 7,640 MOT tests across 1,044 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 167
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 138
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
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NK05 BPU is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-10 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 BPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK05 BPU registered?

NK05 BPU is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NK05 BPU safe to buy?

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