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NK05 CAE

2005 Kawasaki Z750S

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,335 mi
Last recorded30,335 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z750S16,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 CAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 30,335 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 30,335 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 27,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 24,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 24,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 22,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 21,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 20,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 17,877 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 14,846 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 12,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,803 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 11,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,596 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 11,596 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,535 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 10,535 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,546 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 8,546 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,955 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 6,955 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 5,429 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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NK05 CAE is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK05 CAE, 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 NK05 CAE registered?

NK05 CAE is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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