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GK03 LGJ

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,351 mi
Last recorded14,351 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 LGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 14,351 miles

Pass light not working

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 13,673 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 13,672 miles

Central Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 11,740 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,244 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2017 10,244 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 10,244 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 10,141 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 10,141 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 9,703 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 9,703 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 8,998 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 8,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,368 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,128 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,732 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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GK03 LGJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK03 LGJ, 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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GK03 LGJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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