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OU03 JJK

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

36,411 mi
Last recorded36,411 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 36,411 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 36,411 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm uneven ware (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle cable not returning correctly, cables incorrectly routed and damaged (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 34,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 31,667 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 11 May 2024 31,667 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 30,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 28,805 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 28,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 28,095 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,033 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 25,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,130 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 22,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,946 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 19,946 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front stop lamp not working (1.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 15,541 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 15,432 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 9,252 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 2,828 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 2,589 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 2,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 2,547 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 2,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 1,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 1,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 1,071 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 1,071 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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OU03 JJK is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OU03 JJK, 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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OU03 JJK is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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