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KE53 NSF

2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H

Orange Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,783 mi
Last recorded26,783 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H15,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 NSF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A1H
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 26,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 25,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 25,219 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 24,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 21,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 19,574 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 19,574 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 17,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 15,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 13,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 10,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,268 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 6,919 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 6,919 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 5,896 miles

n/s silencer rubbing on swinging arm

reflector too small

Pass 16 Sep 2011 5,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,985 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,465 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 NSF is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H in Orange with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NSF, 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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What year was KE53 NSF registered?

KE53 NSF is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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