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OU05 MLN

2005 Kawasaki Zx

Green Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,344 mi
Last recorded25,344 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zx13,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 MLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 25,344 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,157 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 25,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 23,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 23,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,573 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 22,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 21,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 19,945 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 19,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 18,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 17,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 17,386 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,781 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,886 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 14,882 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 13,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,825 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx?

Based on 43,635 MOT tests across 6,325 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
6,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
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OU05 MLN is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx in Green with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 13,099 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 MLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 MLN registered?

OU05 MLN is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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