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SN03 GVK

2003 Kawasaki ZR1000

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,249 mi
Last recorded16,249 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR100015,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 GVK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 16,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 16,243 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 16,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 16,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 16,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 15,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 15,779 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 15,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 15,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 15,140 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 14,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 14,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2014 13,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 11,312 miles

rear number plate does not conform to police standards

rear number plate lamp not fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,299 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 10,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 10,235 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 8,675 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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SN03 GVK is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN03 GVK, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN03 GVK registered?

SN03 GVK is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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