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RX04 TZS

2004 Kawasaki ZR1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,825 mi
Last recorded31,825 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZR100015,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 TZS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 31,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 31,679 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and has 'tight' spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 30,020 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 30,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working loose wire (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 29,515 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 29,278 miles

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

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,900 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 27,900 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,179 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 27,179 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,886 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,782 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 7,727 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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RX04 TZS is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 15,502 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 ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX04 TZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX04 TZS registered?

RX04 TZS is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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