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RX03 ZTS

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,541 mi
Last recorded46,541 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 ZTS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 46,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 44,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose rubber missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 44,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose rubber missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 44,468 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 44,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,071 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 41,874 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 41,874 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate incorrect Too small (6.3.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Indicator not working on all led's

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 40,090 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 39,347 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 39,347 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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 30 Aug 2012 37,620 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

right rider foot rest slightly loose

Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,620 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

right rider foot rest slightly loose

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate light red

Fail 3 Dec 2007 21,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate light red

Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,270 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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RX03 ZTS is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX03 ZTS, 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 RX03 ZTS registered?

RX03 ZTS is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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The MOT history for RX03 ZTS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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