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MD53 VZZ

2004 Kawasaki Zxr

Black Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,620 mi
Last recorded27,620 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Zxr14,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VZZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZxr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,620 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 27,620 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 19,946 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Stop lamp not working flickering on and off (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam pattern wrong direction (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling front wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant radiator insecure

Pass 1 May 2017 19,013 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 18,961 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering wiring (2.1.2a)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2016 18,802 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,010 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 9,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,558 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,810 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 6,810 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 5,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,842 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 4,071 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zxr?

Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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MD53 VZZ is a 2004 Kawasaki Zxr in Black with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki Zxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 14,936 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 Zxr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD53 VZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki Zxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MD53 VZZ is a 2004 Kawasaki Zxr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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