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BN52 FKE

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,636 mi
Last recorded15,636 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 15,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 15,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 12,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 10,099 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 7,507 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Rear suspension lower link to shock absorber has slight play. (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 6,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 6,505 miles

2.5mm. 120/70/ZR17/58.

3mm. 190/50/ZR17/73W.

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Sprockets & chain soon. (6.2.1e)

Front 130Kg. Rear 148Kg.

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive Slight lift in rear pivots. (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 5,848 miles

Front 131Kg. Rear 148Kg.

Front 3mm. 120/70/ZR17/58W.

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

Rear 3mm. 190/50/ZR17/73W.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 3,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 3,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,710 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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BN52 FKE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN52 FKE, 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 BN52 FKE registered?

BN52 FKE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is BN52 FKE safe to buy?

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