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YJ05 USM

2005 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

30,079 mi
Last recorded30,079 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z100013,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 USM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,079 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 30,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 29,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,248 miles

chain slack

Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,247 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,107 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 23,042 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 23,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,770 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,726 miles

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

aftermarket exhausts fitted

front tyre wear

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,287 miles

aftermarket exhausts fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 21,256 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

aftermarket exhausts fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,120 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2014 18,120 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 15,676 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

number plate lamp missing

Fail 9 Aug 2013 15,636 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

fuel cap sealing surface badly corroded

number plate lamp missing

Pass 30 May 2012 14,370 miles

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 11,508 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 11,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,210 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 10,210 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,868 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 6,868 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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YJ05 USM is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 13,938 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 USM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ05 USM registered?

YJ05 USM is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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