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VN14 VCE

2014 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,105 mi
Last recorded36,105 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Kawasaki Z100010,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 VCE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,105 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 36,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,409 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 35,409 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 33,662 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 29,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 23,127 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 22,046 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 22,046 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 19,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 16,173 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 13,648 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 13,648 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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VN14 VCE is a 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 10,740 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 VN14 VCE, 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 12 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN14 VCE registered?

VN14 VCE is a 2014 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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