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EKZ 9393

2003 Kawasaki ZZR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,915 mi
Last recorded44,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZR40030,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 9393
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR400
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,915 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 44,895 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,974 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,897 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,012 miles

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Top fairing split and damaged on o/s all fastened securely

Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,870 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,822 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,385 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,868 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 37,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,048 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 35,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 32,621 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,580 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,738 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,841 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 21,600 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR400?

Based on 1,139 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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EKZ 9393 is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 30,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZR400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKZ 9393, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EKZ 9393 registered?

EKZ 9393 is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZR400, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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