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YX04 KGU

2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,329 mi
Last recorded33,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R16,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 KGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 33,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 32,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 31,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 30,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 30,317 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 30,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 28,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,612 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

over plate fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2015 18,570 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,818 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,242 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 8,178 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,178 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,003 miles

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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YX04 KGU is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YX04 KGU, 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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YX04 KGU is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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