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AE03 AKY

2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,366 mi
Last recorded48,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H15,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 AKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 48,366 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 47,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 47,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 46,144 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 45,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 43,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 41,844 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 41,820 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,090 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 35,090 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,252 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 31,252 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 28,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,859 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,046 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H?

Based on 7,241 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 71
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Headlamp aim too high 16
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AE03 AKY is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,999 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 1000 A1H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 AKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 AKY registered?

AE03 AKY is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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