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NK05 CFA

2005 Kawasaki ZX636

Green Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,132 mi
Last recorded35,132 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX63615,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 CFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX636
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 33,212 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level approaching minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

long travel rear footbrake

Fail 25 Apr 2025 33,212 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level approaching minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

long travel rear footbrake

Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,738 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 32,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,299 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 31,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 31,140 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 31,136 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 30,473 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,464 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 25,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 16,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 12,452 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 12,452 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 8,668 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX636?

Based on 1,785 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
818
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Horn not working 9
Direction indicator missing 9
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NK05 CFA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 in Green with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 15,112 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 ZX636 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 CFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX636 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX636 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK05 CFA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX636, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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