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BU53 MFY

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Silver Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,016 mi
Last recorded47,016 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 47,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 44,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 40,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 38,864 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 35,072 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 35,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 28,764 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,487 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 22,487 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 8,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 5,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 4,979 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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BU53 MFY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Silver with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BU53 MFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 MFY registered?

BU53 MFY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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