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YE03 UMK

2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,182 mi
Last recorded30,182 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H15,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 UMK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 A1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 30,182 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 27,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 26,772 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 25,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 23,656 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 23,656 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,180 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 22,472 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 22,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 20,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 20,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 18,965 miles

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

offside exhaust is making contact with swing arm

Fail 16 May 2012 18,965 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

offside exhaust is making contact with swing arm

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,526 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 17,526 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 12,371 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 6,465 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H?

Based on 7,241 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 71
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Headlamp aim too high 16
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YE03 UMK is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,999 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 Zr 1000 A1H fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE03 UMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE03 UMK registered?

YE03 UMK is a 2003 Kawasaki Zr 1000 A1H, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is YE03 UMK safe to buy?

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