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AU14 ORL

2014 Kawasaki Zx

Grey Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,859 mi
Last recorded26,859 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kawasaki Zx12,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 ORL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 26,859 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 26,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 22,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 22,167 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 22,152 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 20,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 17,271 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 17,263 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 4,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 12,071 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Might adjust out. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 8,998 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play Headraces slightly notchey (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 8,982 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Rear require a separation of 240mm min. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Headraces slightly notchey (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 7,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx?

Based on 43,635 MOT tests across 6,325 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
6,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
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AU14 ORL is a 2014 Kawasaki Zx in Grey with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Kawasaki Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 12,482 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU14 ORL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Kawasaki Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU14 ORL registered?

AU14 ORL is a 2014 Kawasaki Zx, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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