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CN53 BVP

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,176 mi
Last recorded57,176 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 BVP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 57,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad shim rubbing slightly on disk

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,971 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 56,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 55,711 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,533 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

non standard exhaust, slightly noisy

Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,975 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 42,938 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,311 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 35,001 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,637 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,175 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 29,175 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 25,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,586 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 22,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2011 17,863 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 10,507 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 6,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 5,674 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 4,574 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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CN53 BVP is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN53 BVP, 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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CN53 BVP is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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