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OU04 GPJ

2004 Kawasaki ZX1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,035 mi
Last recorded78,035 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX10009,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 GPJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 77,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 77,523 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 76,926 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 76,290 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 74,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,863 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,863 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake line rubbing on fairing stay bolt

Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,396 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 50,396 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,449 miles

no plate lamp not working

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,444 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,177 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 24,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 24,649 miles

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)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 22,236 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 17,392 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake poor

rear brake rod misaligned

Fail 12 Apr 2008 17,392 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake poor

rear brake rod misaligned

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,724 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 12,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1000?

Based on 1,292 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
943
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Registration plate incorrect 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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OU04 GPJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 9,334 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 ZX1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU04 GPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU04 GPJ registered?

OU04 GPJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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