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WK53 BGE

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Orange Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,601 mi
Last recorded15,601 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 15,601 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 13,915 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 13,555 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 13,353 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 12,282 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 11,257 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 8,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 8,188 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 7,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,758 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 5,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 5,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 4,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 4,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 2,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 1,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 8,212 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 8,212 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

small size number plate fitted

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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WK53 BGE is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Orange with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK53 BGE, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WK53 BGE registered?

WK53 BGE is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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