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DK53 WZL

2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H

Orange Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,877 mi
Last recorded21,877 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H15,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 WZL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A1H
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 21,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 21,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 21,794 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 21,291 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 21,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 20,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 20,268 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 20,268 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,474 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 17,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,280 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 17,280 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,673 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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DK53 WZL is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H in Orange with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK53 WZL, 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 DK53 WZL registered?

DK53 WZL is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DK53 WZL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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