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BU53 MFZ

2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H

Orange Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,218 mi
Last recorded28,218 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H15,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MFZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A1H
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 28,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 27,362 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 27,357 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 26,817 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 25,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 25,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 23,743 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 21,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 16,223 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 15,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,964 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,095 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 12,095 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 11,237 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,870 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,545 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,342 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H?

Based on 7,241 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 71
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Headlamp aim too high 16
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BU53 MFZ is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H in Orange with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 MFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 MFZ registered?

BU53 MFZ is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is BU53 MFZ safe to buy?

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