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DU03 BAV

2003 Kawasaki ZX636

Blue Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,413 mi
Last recorded26,413 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX63617,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 BAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX636
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 26,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 23,676 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 23,616 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 20,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 20,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,620 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 18,609 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 18,597 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

front mudguard insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2016 18,203 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 17,002 miles

Rear Brake Pedal Pivot Appears Slightly Stiff

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 17,002 miles

Rear Brake Pedal Pivot Appears Slightly Stiff

Pass 17 Jan 2014 14,996 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 12,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 12,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 12,086 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 11,740 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 9,074 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 6,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 6,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 5,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,121 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX636?

Based on 1,785 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
818
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Horn not working 9
Direction indicator missing 9
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DU03 BAV is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX636 in Blue with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX636 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 17,733 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 ZX636 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU03 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX636 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX636 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU03 BAV registered?

DU03 BAV is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX636, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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