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DE04 YAW

2004 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,590 mi
Last recorded38,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Z100014,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 YAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 38,590 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 38,590 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,558 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 38,558 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 38,556 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,551 miles

Front Both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2018 38,283 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 38,269 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch lever is worn that it adversely effects the operation of the clutch

Fail 11 Jul 2018 38,221 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch lever is worn that it adversely effects the operation of the clutch

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,958 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,644 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 17,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,970 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 15,077 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,183 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 7,183 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 4,638 miles

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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DE04 YAW is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE04 YAW, 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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DE04 YAW is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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