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SP55 BWA

2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,123 mi
Last recorded22,123 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H15,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 BWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 K1H
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 22,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 20,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 19,603 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 19,584 miles

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

Central Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned detached (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,187 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 19,108 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 19,108 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 18,976 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 18,895 miles

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

rear reg light inop

Fail 16 Apr 2016 18,895 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

rear reg light inop

Pass 3 Apr 2015 18,693 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 18,398 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 18,398 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 17,278 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 15,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,822 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 14,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 11,159 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 8,138 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H?

Based on 3,470 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too high 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
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SP55 BWA is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 15,886 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 Zr 750 K1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP55 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP55 BWA is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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