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WA04 VLZ

2004 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,021 mi
Last recorded61,021 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Z100014,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 VLZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 59,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,439 miles

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

stop light flashes before remaining steady.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 47,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 41,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,485 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 29,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 27,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 23,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 20,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 17,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 17,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,847 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 12,283 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,283 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 11,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,891 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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WA04 VLZ is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 14,300 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 WA04 VLZ, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA04 VLZ registered?

WA04 VLZ is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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