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CX53 BMU

2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H

Orange Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,245 mi
Last recorded68,245 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H15,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BMU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A1H
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,245 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 68,114 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to headstock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 64,402 miles

Nearside Rear footrest stiff to operate

Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,262 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 54,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,354 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 45,354 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,452 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 38,452 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 28,136 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,897 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,281 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 8,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,700 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 6,244 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 3,379 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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CX53 BMU 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 86.4%.

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

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 CX53 BMU, 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 CX53 BMU registered?

CX53 BMU is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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