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AE53 KOJ

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,583 mi
Last recorded50,583 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 50,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,229 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 46,950 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 45,341 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 45,333 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 124,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,602 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,435 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 32,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,515 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 16,906 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 16,906 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 8,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,077 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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AE53 KOJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 18,522 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-9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 KOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE53 KOJ registered?

AE53 KOJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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