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CU04 EFC

2004 Kawasaki ZX-10

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,295 mi
Last recorded18,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-1017,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 EFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 18,295 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 18,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 18,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 17,875 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 17,662 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 17,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 15,581 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 15,581 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 15,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 13,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 13,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 13,426 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,696 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 11,822 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 10,882 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 10,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2012 10,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 9,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 8,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,080 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,672 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10?

Based on 7,640 MOT tests across 1,044 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 167
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 138
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
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CU04 EFC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 17,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-10 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU04 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU04 EFC registered?

CU04 EFC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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