CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE03 GHU

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,833 mi
Last recorded4,833 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 GHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 4,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 4,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 3,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 3,765 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 2,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2010 2,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 1,358 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
Full Kawasaki ZX-12R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE03 GHU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE03 GHU?

You can check the full history of AE03 GHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE03 GHU registered?

AE03 GHU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AE03 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 GHU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE03 GHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE03 GHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.