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PL05 TVU

2005 Kawasaki Z1000

Silver Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,463 mi
Last recorded25,463 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z100013,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 TVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 25,463 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 25,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 25,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 24,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 20,282 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 19,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 18,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 18,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,942 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,717 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 12,953 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,842 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 11,835 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 11,215 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,012 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 7,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,305 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,606 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 3,760 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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PL05 TVU is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 in Silver with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 13,938 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PL05 TVU registered?

PL05 TVU is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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