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AE03 HCL

2003 Kawasaki ZX636

Black Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,313 mi
Last recorded53,313 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX63617,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX636
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 53,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 53,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 49,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,477 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,216 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,822 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 45,813 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,702 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,680 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,489 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,489 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,796 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,908 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,369 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 22,872 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,645 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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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AE03 HCL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX636 in Black with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE03 HCL, 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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AE03 HCL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX636, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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