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L16 LNB

2004 Kawasaki Z1000

Orange Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,154 mi
Last recorded48,154 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Z100014,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 LNB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 48,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2026 47,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Rear mono shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear outer brake pad low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 43,875 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed slightly chafed / insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Number plate light white to rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2025 43,659 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed slightly chafed / insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Number plate light white to rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 40,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2024 40,064 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2023 38,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 30,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,953 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 26,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,508 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 23,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,951 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 20,342 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,648 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 17,648 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,527 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,244 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 13,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front 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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L16 LNB is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000 in Orange with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 14,300 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 L16 LNB, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L16 LNB is a 2004 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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