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GX03 SXB

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Orange Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

23,103 mi
Last recorded23,103 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 SXB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 23,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 22,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 22,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 22,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,864 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 21,849 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Front brake master cylinder shows brake fluid level at the minimum mark.

Front Steering head bearing has a slight notchy feel when turned left to right from the straight ahead position

Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,321 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 19,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 19,035 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,430 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,304 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 16,304 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Object in rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,298 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 11,079 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 11,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 8,240 miles

advise rear number plate slight cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2009 7,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 5,525 miles

steering fouls radiater on full lock

Pass 3 Feb 2007 3,901 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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GX03 SXB is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Orange with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX03 SXB, 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 GX03 SXB registered?

GX03 SXB is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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