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YK04 JZE

2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,162 mi
Last recorded30,162 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R16,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 JZE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 30,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 29,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 29,147 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 29,132 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,340 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 23,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 23,009 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 22,987 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,954 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 22,661 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,097 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 22,097 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,951 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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YK04 JZE is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,033 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 ZX-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK04 JZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK04 JZE is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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