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FP03 WBG

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,135 mi
Last recorded23,135 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 WBG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 23,135 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 23,135 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 22,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 22,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 20,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 20,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,453 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,378 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,106 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,181 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

drive chain has pitching in places

front tyre worn to absolute limit

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,044 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,682 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 13,675 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 11,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,703 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 5,702 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 5,186 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 5,186 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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FP03 WBG is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP03 WBG, 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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FP03 WBG is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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