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KE53 ODB

2003 Kawasaki ZX6R

Blue Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

30,989 mi
Last recorded30,989 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX6R18,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ODB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX6R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 30,989 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 30,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 30,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,600 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 27,600 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,386 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 26,386 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 23,993 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 23,993 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,938 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 20,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,896 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 18,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,091 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 11,322 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,322 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Based on 10,134 MOT tests across 1,066 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,066
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 261
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
reflector on motorcycle missing 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 104
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KE53 ODB is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX6R in Blue with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 18,896 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 ZX6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 261 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 ODB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE53 ODB is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX6R, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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