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WK05 BSZ

2005 Kawasaki Z750S

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,717 mi
Last recorded69,717 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z750S16,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 BSZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,610 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 67,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked number plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 67,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked number plate (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 64,523 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,192 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,012 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. R/H fork leg corroded. (2.3.1)

Levers can touch panels.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,867 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 51,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,967 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,967 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 39,898 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,059 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 27,059 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,047 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 19,662 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,316 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 12,316 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z750S?

Based on 3,777 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
925
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Headlamp aim too high 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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WK05 BSZ is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Z750S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,727 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 Z750S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK05 BSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z750S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Z750S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK05 BSZ registered?

WK05 BSZ is a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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