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YK03 CKF

2003 Kawasaki ZR1000

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,882 mi
Last recorded35,882 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR100015,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 CKF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 35,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2025 35,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 34,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 34,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 33,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 31,977 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 31,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 31,632 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 29,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 28,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 24,494 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,737 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 4,662 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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YK03 CKF is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK03 CKF, 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 YK03 CKF registered?

YK03 CKF is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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