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AY54 CUX

2004 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C1H

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,603 mi
Last recorded29,603 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C1H15,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 CUX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 C1H
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 29,603 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 29,595 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 28,990 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 28,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 28,800 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 28,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 28,295 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 28,295 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 27,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 27,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 27,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,893 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 24,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 24,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,905 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,213 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 22,551 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,481 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 16,109 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,859 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 C1H?

Based on 5,216 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
921
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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AY54 CUX is a 2004 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C1H in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,475 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 1000 C1H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY54 CUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 C1H typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 C1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY54 CUX is a 2004 Kawasaki Zx 1000 C1H, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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