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YN03 EHL

2003 Kawasaki ZXR400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,604 mi
Last recorded35,604 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZXR40013,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 EHL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZXR400
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 35,604 miles

Choke lever rubbing on intake tube.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 34,676 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 34,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 32,636 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 28,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard slightly loose bolt missing (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

neutral light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 27,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,215 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 25,210 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,292 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 23,282 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 16,600 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,205 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,986 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZXR400?

Based on 17,343 MOT tests across 2,416 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 376
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 359
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 282
reflector on motorcycle missing 230
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 218
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YN03 EHL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZXR400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 13,872 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 ZXR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 376 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN03 EHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZXR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN03 EHL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZXR400, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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