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WU54 EDL

2005 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,055 mi
Last recorded46,055 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H17,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 EDL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1200-C1H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 46,055 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 44,650 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 41,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 40,110 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 40,110 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 39,592 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 39,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 38,614 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 37,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,652 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 36,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,536 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,207 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 34,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,448 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,301 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 21,260 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 18,455 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 18,455 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,010 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 13,010 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,349 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H?

Based on 2,792 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,022
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
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WU54 EDL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 17,968 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 ZX1200-C1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU54 EDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU54 EDL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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