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PO55 FYE

2005 Kawasaki ZX1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,461 mi
Last recorded35,461 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX100021,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 FYE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,461 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 35,461 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 35,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose worn securing bolt (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 31,935 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 31,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering body work (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,665 miles

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

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

Throttle grip slow on return

Fail 30 Oct 2020 30,665 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Throttle grip slow on return

Nearside Front Lower Fairing bolts missing as a result fairing is loose

Pass 26 Oct 2019 29,832 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 26,295 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pedal bent

Fail 2 Nov 2018 26,295 miles

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,225 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 23,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 23,898 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake pedal (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,606 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,422 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,363 miles

Chain guard missing

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

off side riders foot rest corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 20,363 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Chain guard missing

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

off side riders foot rest corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,095 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1000?

Based on 1,292 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
943
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Registration plate incorrect 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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PO55 FYE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 21,248 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 ZX1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO55 FYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO55 FYE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX1000, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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