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YN53 MEU

2003 Kawasaki ZX636

Blue Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

22,285 mi
Last recorded22,285 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX63617,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 MEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX636
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 22,285 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced main beam bulb painted (4.1.4 (a))

front indicators hard to see from front (border line )

oil level below minimum

Pass 15 Mar 2025 21,935 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced main beam bulb has damage (4.1.4 (a))

front indicators hard to see

tyre pressures low

Pass 26 May 2023 21,290 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 20,526 miles

main beam very poor (bulb damage )

Pass 13 Apr 2021 20,298 miles

front indicators very hard to see

Pass 24 May 2019 19,538 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 19,538 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 19,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,305 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 18,296 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 17,733 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 17,733 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 17,366 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,860 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 16,860 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 15,827 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,698 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 13,976 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 13,976 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,532 miles

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

front indicators not suitable for use. minimal visibility from front of bike. dangerous.

nearside crash bobbin loose.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 13,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front indicators not suitable for use. minimal visibility from front of bike. dangerous.

nearside crash bobbin loose.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,625 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 8,895 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX636?

Based on 1,785 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
818
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Horn not working 9
Direction indicator missing 9
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YN53 MEU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX636 in Blue with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX636 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 17,733 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 ZX636 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN53 MEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX636 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX636 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN53 MEU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX636, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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