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DX54 ECF

2004 Kawasaki Z1000

Red Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,625 mi
Last recorded17,625 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Z100014,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ECF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 17,625 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 17,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 17,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 17,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 17,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 16,580 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 16,580 miles

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))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 15,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 151,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,455 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,430 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 8,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 3,502 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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DX54 ECF is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000 in Red with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX54 ECF, 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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What year was DX54 ECF registered?

DX54 ECF is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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