CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ55 ARX

2005 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,299 mi
Last recorded32,299 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z100013,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 ARX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 32,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 32,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 32,080 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 32,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 31,621 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 30,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,221 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 27,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 24,975 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 24,975 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 21,068 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 19,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,023 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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
Full Kawasaki Z1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ55 ARX is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ55 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ55 ARX?

You can check the full history of YJ55 ARX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ55 ARX registered?

YJ55 ARX is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is YJ55 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 ARX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ55 ARX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ55 ARX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.