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PL05 RKZ

2005 Kawasaki ZR1000

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,887 mi
Last recorded8,887 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR100012,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RKZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 8,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 8,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2017 8,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 7,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Jul 2014 7,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 7,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2009 5,958 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,555 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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PL05 RKZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,329 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 ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 RKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL05 RKZ registered?

PL05 RKZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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