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WX05 EMV

2005 Kawasaki ZX10R

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,615 mi
Last recorded38,615 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R16,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 EMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10R
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 38,615 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 38,599 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 38,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 38,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 35,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 33,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

clutch lever missing spacer

Fail 24 Jul 2017 33,910 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. very stiff (2.3.6c)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch lever pivot very worn

Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 33,314 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,584 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,355 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,214 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10R?

Based on 1,794 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
897
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
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WX05 EMV is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 16,639 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 ZX10R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 EMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 EMV registered?

WX05 EMV is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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