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PL05 RPV

2005 Kawasaki Zx

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,330 mi
Last recorded14,330 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zx13,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RPV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 14,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 14,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 13,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 13,586 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 13,362 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 13,117 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 12,777 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 12,777 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 12,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 11,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 11,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,413 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,673 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 8,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,825 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 7,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 7,153 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,139 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 3,169 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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PL05 RPV is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL05 RPV, 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 PL05 RPV registered?

PL05 RPV is a 2005 Kawasaki Zx, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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