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WR03 XHC

2003 Kawasaki ZR1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,487 mi
Last recorded53,487 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR100015,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 XHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 53,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 53,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit treat at 1mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 49,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,250 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 45,250 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,499 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 42,499 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 39,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 39,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 36,029 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 29,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 29,028 miles

clutch lever pivot loose

front disc pad pins, circlips missing

front tyre flat

Pass 31 Oct 2015 28,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 27,487 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,317 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 24,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,077 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,185 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,454 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 18,224 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 12,866 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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WR03 XHC is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR03 XHC, 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 WR03 XHC registered?

WR03 XHC is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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