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SP03 EYM

2003 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,735 mi
Last recorded40,735 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZXR40013,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EYM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 40,735 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,573 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,445 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 40,445 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 39,110 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle mounting screw missing, one of two screws ! (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,138 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 37,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,603 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 27,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,385 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 10,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 10,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 9,587 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 8,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,572 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 7,027 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 6,006 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZXR400?

Based on 17,343 MOT tests across 2,416 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 376
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 359
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 282
reflector on motorcycle missing 230
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 218
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SP03 EYM is a 2003 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 13,872 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 ZXR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 376 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP03 EYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZXR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP03 EYM registered?

SP03 EYM is a 2003 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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