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2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R 0.9L Petrol · RK53 BWU

RK53 BWU

2003 Kawasaki ZX-9R (0.9L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 5,939 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024.

Make & Model
KAWASAKI ZX-9R
Year / Origin
2003 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Apr 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
5,939 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Apr 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
899cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently demonstrates a stable roadworthiness profile, as the MOT records confirm a consistent passing record from 2023 to 2021. The most recent test on 2023-04-22 at 5,939 miles was passed without any recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical condition has remained within acceptable limits for the vehicle's age. The mileage accumulation is relatively low, averaging approximately 230 miles per year, which suggests the car may have been driven lightly or maintained for extended periods. However, the gap between the 2023 and 2021 tests is significant, representing a 313-mile accumulation in just two years, which warrants careful scrutiny of the drivetrain and suspension components. While the mileage does not indicate severe wear, the lack of defects in the last two years suggests that basic upkeep was likely maintained, though future inspections should confirm the integrity of the suspension bushings and coil springs. Given the age of the vehicle, the buyer must inspect the mechanical integrity of the suspension, brakes, and exhaust system, as these components are prone to corrosion and degradation over time. The 2021-02-12 test on 5,628 miles was passed, but the lack of a 2020-05-01 test means that the 2020-05-01 check should be performed to confirm that the 2021-02-12 result was not an anomaly or that the 2022-04-14 result was also clean. The 2023-04-22 test on 5,939 miles should be the final verification to ensure that the 2023-04-22 result is not a false positive or that the 2021-02-12 result was not a false negative.
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RK53 BWU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2023
  • 5,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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RK53 BWU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kawasaki Zx-9R (RK53 BWU) between April 2022 and April 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RK53 BWU Mileage History

  1. 14/04/20225,806 mi
  2. 22/04/20235,939 mi+133 mi

Average of roughly 130 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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