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VX04 EPK

2004 Kawasaki ZX10

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,371 mi
Last recorded45,371 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX1017,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 EPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX10
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 45,371 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 45,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 44,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 44,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 43,519 miles

reg/plate

Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 34,207 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 32,556 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 32,556 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 30,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,939 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 19,211 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake lever travel nearing limit

Fail 28 Feb 2012 17,700 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake lever travel nearing limit

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 10,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 7,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,666 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX10?

Based on 2,585 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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VX04 EPK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX10 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,940 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 ZX10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX04 EPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX10 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX04 EPK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX10, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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