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BU03 LHF

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,015 mi
Last recorded42,015 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LHF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 42,015 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,710 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 40,708 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,691 miles

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

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,837 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,806 miles

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

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,273 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 21,947 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2010 18,121 miles
Fail 23 May 2010 18,121 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 May 2009 14,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 8,382 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,313 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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BU03 LHF is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,172 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 LHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BU03 LHF is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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