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KE53 JJZ

2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,681 mi
Last recorded32,681 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H15,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 JJZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 32,681 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 28,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator light intensity reduced Several LEDs failed (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 28,155 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator light intensity reduced Several LEDs failed (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 25,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 21,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 21,280 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2021 20,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 20,716 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 19,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate small, but still readable from a distance.

Pass 11 May 2018 19,190 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front tyre starting to crack across tread.

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

Registration plate small but still readable from a distance.

Fail 4 May 2018 19,179 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front tyre starting to crack across tread.

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

Registration plate small nut still readable from a distance.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 18,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,994 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 12,107 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 12,107 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,393 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 3,134 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H?

Based on 7,241 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 71
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Headlamp aim too high 16
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KE53 JJZ is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,999 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 Zr 1000 A1H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 JJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE53 JJZ is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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