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FJ53 LDX

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,981 mi
Last recorded38,981 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 38,981 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 30 May 2025 34,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,679 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 32,679 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 31,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,858 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,707 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,511 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 22,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 21,652 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,151 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,253 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 18,253 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 16,043 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,043 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 14,437 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 12,508 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,302 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 LDX is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

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

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