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LK03 FWB

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,501 mi
Last recorded23,501 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 23,501 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort carried out road test on this machine along with the results of the brake test to come to my decision. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 23,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 23,148 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 22,127 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 22,127 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged BROKE OFF DURING TEST (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 21,447 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 20,943 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 20,943 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,367 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,704 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 17,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,577 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 15,577 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2008 11,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 11,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 9,455 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 2,824 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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LK03 FWB is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,172 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 FWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LK03 FWB registered?

LK03 FWB is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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