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AE03 GHG

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,174 mi
Last recorded27,174 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 GHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 27,174 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,831 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,593 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 26,593 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,377 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,625 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 22,145 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,145 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,873 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 18,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,080 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,629 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-12R?

Based on 37,905 MOT tests across 2,961 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,961
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 188
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 172
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 154
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AE03 GHG is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,348 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 ZX-12R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 GHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-12R typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 GHG registered?

AE03 GHG is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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