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WJ55 MJU

2005 Kawasaki Z1000

Silver Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,531 mi
Last recorded20,531 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z100013,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 MJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 20,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 20,531 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 18,814 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 17,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 15,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 15,590 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 15,486 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 15,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 15,292 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 14,861 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 14,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,398 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 13,449 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,598 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 9,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 6,420 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 4,597 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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WJ55 MJU is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 in Silver with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ55 MJU, 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 WJ55 MJU registered?

WJ55 MJU is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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