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EU53 CUH

2003 Kawasaki ZR1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,065 mi
Last recorded37,065 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR100015,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 CUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 37,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 36,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 35,004 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 35,004 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 33,168 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 32,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,430 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 30,430 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working hand brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,219 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 29,219 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,781 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,635 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,647 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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EU53 CUH is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,668 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 ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 CUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU53 CUH registered?

EU53 CUH is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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