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CE53 CON

2004 Kawasaki Z1000

Grey Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,182 mi
Last recorded66,182 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Z100014,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 CON
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 66,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 66,164 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 65,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 65,558 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 64,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 64,949 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front linkage bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bearings excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,999 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 54,606 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,832 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,707 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,633 miles

front brakes sound harsh

Fail 1 Oct 2011 34,633 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brakes sound harsh

Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,119 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 30,099 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,565 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 22,526 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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 9 Apr 2008 9,301 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 9,296 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,032 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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CE53 CON is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000 in Grey with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 14,300 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 CE53 CON, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CE53 CON is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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