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FN04 JVT

2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,848 mi
Last recorded84,848 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R16,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 JVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 84,848 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 84,848 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,256 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 79,206 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 76,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 73,952 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 67,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,628 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 61,451 miles

EXHAUST NOISEY

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 58,050 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 57,915 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 55,487 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,218 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

SLIGHT BIND ON FRONT BRAKE

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,251 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,536 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,204 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,063 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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FN04 JVT is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,033 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-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN04 JVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN04 JVT is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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