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WX05 XBU

2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,892 mi
Last recorded30,892 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H16,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 XBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 J1H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 30,892 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 30,207 miles

Front front tyre perished tread area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 30,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front front tyre perished tread area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 29,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,936 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 27,907 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 24,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,233 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,311 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,537 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 16,338 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,794 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 15,794 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 13,968 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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 XBU is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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