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SY03 BKA

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,625 mi
Last recorded26,625 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 BKA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 26,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 22,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,892 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 19,892 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,979 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 17,979 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 15,639 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,938 miles

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Mar 2011 14,931 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 May 2009 14,916 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2008 13,942 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 13,744 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,169 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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SY03 BKA is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY03 BKA, 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 SY03 BKA registered?

SY03 BKA is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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