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FJ53 KTE

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,656 mi
Last recorded28,656 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KTE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 28,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 28,655 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 28,497 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively Front brake calipers slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 27,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 27,331 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 27,202 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,461 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 25,072 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,072 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 22,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 19,123 miles

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

SCORPION EXHAUST FITTED

engine starts without clutch operated?

Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 12,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,681 miles

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 KTE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

FJ53 KTE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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