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YJ05 XKU

2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,824 mi
Last recorded28,824 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H12,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A3H
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2026 28,824 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 28,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 27,687 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 26,274 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,583 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 19,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 17,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 17,000 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,728 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 13,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,518 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 10,369 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 6,393 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H?

Based on 2,713 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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YJ05 XKU is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 12,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 XKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 XKU registered?

YJ05 XKU is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A3H, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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