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GX04 KZC

2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,011 mi
Last recorded42,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R16,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 KZC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 42,011 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 42,011 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 41,743 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 41,743 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,405 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 40,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim right hand side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,264 miles

50% rear light

Exhaust Loud

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,440 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 38,440 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,690 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

design of brake and clutch levers have sharp edges

Fail 17 Sep 2010 10,988 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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 8,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,644 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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GX04 KZC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,033 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-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 KZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX04 KZC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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