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FJ53 KSY

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,980 mi
Last recorded31,980 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KSY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 31,980 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 30,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 30,328 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 30,257 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 29,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,600 miles

Nearside Rear indicator loose

Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,570 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 24,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,109 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 12,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 7,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 6,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,650 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 4,589 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 3,664 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 3,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 2,703 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-9R?

Based on 103,150 MOT tests across 8,856 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,678
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,258
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 987
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 760
reflector on motorcycle missing 722
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FJ53 KSY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 18,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 KSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 KSY registered?

FJ53 KSY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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