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WJ53 ZBC

2004 Kawasaki ZX9R

Silver Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,811 mi
Last recorded41,811 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX9R17,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ZBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 41,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 41,291 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,044 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 39,044 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 34,379 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,377 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,486 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 20,486 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,426 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,121 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,625 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,380 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 19,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,106 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 11,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 9,936 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,936 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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WJ53 ZBC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX9R in Silver with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 17,304 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 ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ53 ZBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ53 ZBC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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