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HF03 NPE

2003 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,723 mi
Last recorded16,723 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Z100016,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 NPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 16,723 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 16,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 42,083 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 42,001 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 42,001 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 41,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight rumble at front wheel (advise remove wheel to check cause)

Pass 23 Jun 2020 41,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,205 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 33,061 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,900 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,256 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 24,972 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 22,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 22,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,331 miles

offside indicators flash faster than nearside

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

indicators slightly fast

Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

indicators slight fast in operation

suspect battery condition/state low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,719 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake hoses re-enforced

Fail 18 Jul 2006 8,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

front brake hoses re-enforced

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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HF03 NPE is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HF03 NPE, 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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HF03 NPE is a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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