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VO03 BSZ

2003 Kawasaki ZR1000

Orange Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,938 mi
Last recorded34,938 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR100015,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BSZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 34,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 33,856 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 32,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 30,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 190/50/17 mich (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 29,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 27,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,919 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 21,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,249 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 19,071 miles

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 3 Oct 2013 15,328 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 15,328 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 10,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 10,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,133 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 9,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 8,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,722 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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VO03 BSZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Orange with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO03 BSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO03 BSZ registered?

VO03 BSZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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