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AE04 RKX

2004 Kawasaki ZX10R

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,657 mi
Last recorded12,657 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX10R17,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 RKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10R
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 12,657 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 12,657 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 12,386 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,241 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2015 10,299 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 8,845 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 6,138 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2013 6,138 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 5,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 4,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 4,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 3,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 3,500 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 2,396 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,396 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10R?

Based on 1,794 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
897
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
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AE04 RKX is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX10R in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 17,826 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 ZX10R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 RKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE04 RKX registered?

AE04 RKX is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX10R, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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