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2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,628 mi
Last recorded29,628 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R15,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 CUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2013 29,628 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 209,613 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2012 26,874 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

number plate light not working

throttle slightly stiff and not returning when on full steering lock

Fail 21 Jan 2012 26,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

number plate light not working

throttle slightly stiff and not returning when on full steering lock

Pass 22 Jan 2011 26,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,731 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 24,731 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,763 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 20,981 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,981 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 5,876 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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EU53 CUK is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 15,850 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 ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 CUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU53 CUK is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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