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FM03 RNN

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,842 mi
Last recorded36,842 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 36,842 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,524 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel hub worn, but not excessively front wheel bearing slightly notchy (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 36,524 miles

Direction indicator not working Left front and rear indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure about to get loose from the clamp/ left exhaust pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Footrest insecure Left footrest loose/ gear lever (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel hub worn, but not excessively front wheel bearing slightly notchy (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 35,153 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,059 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,055 miles

Rear light assembly connections corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 34,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear light assembly connections corroded.

Pass 3 May 2012 32,205 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 32,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2011 27,778 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 27,771 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,280 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,772 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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FM03 RNN is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM03 RNN, 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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FM03 RNN is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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