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EY53 DSZ

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

White Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

35,106 mi
Last recorded35,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 DSZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 35,106 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 34,500 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 33,886 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 33,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 30,996 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,860 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 28,860 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,551 miles

Offside Front lamp loose on bracket

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,498 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,423 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

waiting for info from vosa on rear lamp unit

Fail 4 May 2012 19,598 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

waiting for info from vosa on rear lamp unit

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,334 miles

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

waiting for info from vosa on tail lamp unit

Fail 28 Mar 2011 18,334 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

waiting for info from vosa on tail lamp unit

Pass 24 Apr 2010 16,559 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,199 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,001 miles

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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EY53 DSZ is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in White with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,172 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 EY53 DSZ, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EY53 DSZ registered?

EY53 DSZ is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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