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AE03 VTV

2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Blue Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,069 mi
Last recorded37,069 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R15,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 37,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 35,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 35,803 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,091 miles

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,009 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 33,696 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 33,466 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 33,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,851 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 32,851 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp light unit had tail light going off when indicator used, now corrected (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread plate too small, digits too small, spacing incorrect (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 30,812 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 30,625 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear axle split pin missing (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Chain guard missing ()

radiator top mounts corroded away, radiator very loose

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,171 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,423 miles

Engine mount bolt missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil level low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 16,233 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,702 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 13,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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AE03 VTV is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Blue with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 15,850 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 ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 VTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 VTV registered?

AE03 VTV is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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