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SP03 KBK

2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,970 mi
Last recorded41,970 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H15,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 KBK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 41,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 41,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 41,187 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 38,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 38,364 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,401 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,888 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,088 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,111 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 29,053 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 29,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,443 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,319 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,325 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 24,325 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 17,069 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,069 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,773 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 11,773 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 3,826 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H?

Based on 7,241 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 71
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Headlamp aim too high 16
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SP03 KBK is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,999 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 Zr 1000 A1H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP03 KBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP03 KBK is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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