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YK05 BVJ

2005 Kawasaki Z1000

Silver Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,301 mi
Last recorded22,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Z100013,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 22,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 21,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 18,055 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 18,055 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 15,508 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 15,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 14,741 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 14,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,672 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 14,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 14,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,579 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 12,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no rear number plate light fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2013 12,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no rear number plate light fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,285 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 11,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 11,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 9,884 miles

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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YK05 BVJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 in Silver with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YK05 BVJ, 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 YK05 BVJ registered?

YK05 BVJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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