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WX05 ETD

2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,052 mi
Last recorded49,052 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H16,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 ETD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 J1H
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 49,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 48,475 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 48,475 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 45,121 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator missing both missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,440 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 40,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 40,061 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly secured assy (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar glued. (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 39,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 39,697 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dip and hi beam bulbs. (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion Nearside fork dust seal (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight corrosion Offside fork dust seal (2.3.8)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 38,260 miles

Brake locking device missing Front brake lever pivot pin locking nut (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion Nearside fork dust seal (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight corrosion Offside fork dust seal (2.3.8)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,954 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 35,954 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjusters (6.2.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,049 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,229 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 30,976 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,798 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,126 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 18,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,897 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 13,897 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,240 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H?

Based on 5,240 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
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WX05 ETD is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 16,301 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 J1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 ETD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX05 ETD is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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