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WM04 MEV

2004 Kawasaki ZR1000

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,611 mi
Last recorded39,611 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZR100015,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 MEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 39,611 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTER MARKET EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED WHICH IS LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 39,596 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN TO HIGH ON LOW BEAM. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure REAR WHEEL SECURING NUT HAS MISSING RETAINING PIN. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose REAR DRIVE CHAIN LOOSE IN POSITION. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy AFTER MARKET EXHAUST SILENCERS FITTED WHICH ARE LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 33,186 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Rear brake pedal contacting exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever contacting exhaust

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Swingarm fouling exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 29,190 miles

Exhaust noisy May not be standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 26,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 21,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 19,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 15,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 21,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 11,939 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25 kgf deflection front discs (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front tyre valve perishing (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 10,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 9,659 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 9,095 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 7,959 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 3,047 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 2,832 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 2,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 2,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 2,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 2,360 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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WM04 MEV is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 15,502 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 ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM04 MEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WM04 MEV is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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