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YJ05 XVS

2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,841 mi
Last recorded46,841 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H15,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XVS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 K1H
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 46,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,380 miles

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Pass 14 May 2024 44,137 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Temporary baffle fitted in exhaust @ time of retest !!!

Fail 9 May 2024 44,137 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 43,753 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 40,507 miles

Front Stop lamp not working INTERMITTENT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly THROTTLE STICK ING OPEN (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 34,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,952 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,298 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 13,607 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 13,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 12,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 9,906 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 9,835 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H?

Based on 3,470 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too high 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
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YJ05 XVS is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 15,886 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 K1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 XVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ05 XVS is a 2005 Kawasaki Zr 750 K1H, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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