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WA05 RVJ

2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J2H

Multi-colour Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,153 mi
Last recorded18,153 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J2H15,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 RVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 J2H
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 18,153 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 18,153 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2024 17,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no pillion seat or pillion footrests fitted at time of test

side stand bent, does not make good contact with ground

Fail 25 Jun 2024 17,961 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements slightly smaller than legal requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear suspension operation too stiff, possible seized linkages (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest slightly loose riders footrests, both left and right sides (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

no pillion seat or pillion footrests fitted at time of test

side stand bent, does not make good contact with ground

Pass 4 May 2022 17,961 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

lights masked and disconnected, DAY TIME USE ONLY

no chain guard fitted at time of test

single seat no rear foot pegs

Fail 4 May 2022 17,961 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

no chain guard fitted at time of test

single seat no rear foot pegs

Pass 22 Apr 2021 17,960 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 17,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 17,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 19,880 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 May 2017 19,658 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 17,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,823 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 16,823 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Outer Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 10,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 9,472 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 9,471 miles

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

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,864 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 8,860 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 7,806 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,806 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,313 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 7,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 7,287 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 J2H?

Based on 1,852 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
924
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Horn not working 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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WA05 RVJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J2H in Multi-colour with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J2H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 15,676 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 J2H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA05 RVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 J2H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 J2H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA05 RVJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J2H, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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