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171 STE

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Green Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,130 mi
Last recorded81,130 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R16,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 STE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200R
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 81,130 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,771 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,736 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 72,736 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,717 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 70,706 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,419 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 41,518 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 15 May 2008 37,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 37,956 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,556 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 22,465 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200R?

Based on 12,251 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
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171 STE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R in Green with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 16,726 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 ZRX1200R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 171 STE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 171 STE registered?

171 STE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is 171 STE safe to buy?

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