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LY03 VDE

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,492 mi
Last recorded14,492 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 VDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 14,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 14,161 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 14,155 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 13,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 12,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 12,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 10,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,145 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 8,145 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 8,140 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 6,764 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 6,764 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 4,969 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 4,443 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 4,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,343 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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LY03 VDE is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY03 VDE, 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 LY03 VDE registered?

LY03 VDE is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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