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AY03 JBV

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Orange Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,563 mi
Last recorded18,563 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 JBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 16,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,317 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 15,316 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 6,599 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 4,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 3,761 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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AY03 JBV is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Orange with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,172 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 AY03 JBV, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY03 JBV registered?

AY03 JBV is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 JBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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