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SY03 CUK

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,232 mi
Last recorded57,232 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 CUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 57,232 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 54,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven/lumpy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 52,469 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 47,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 46,268 miles

Nearside Front CLUTCH LEVER PLAY

Fail 30 Aug 2019 46,263 miles

Offside Brake pivot excessively worn BRAKE PEDAL AND FOOT REST PIN EXCESSIVE WEAR (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front CLUTCH LEVER PLAY

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,506 miles

N/S AND O/S EXHAUST NOISEY

Fail 4 Sep 2018 41,506 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

N/S AND O/S EXHAUST NOISEY

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,957 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 29,946 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,250 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 24,250 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,380 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 21,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,260 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 19,251 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,830 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 15,830 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,126 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 9,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,699 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 CUK is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CUK, 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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SY03 CUK is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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