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GK52 OFM

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,868 mi
Last recorded68,868 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R18,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-9R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,868 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspect slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Aug 2025 68,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspect slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2024 67,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,504 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,097 miles

Rear LIGHT UNIT LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 57,097 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear LIGHT UNIT LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 57,021 miles

Fuel cap ineffective unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,860 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,287 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,825 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,622 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 10,606 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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GK52 OFM is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GK52 OFM, 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 GK52 OFM registered?

GK52 OFM is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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