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AE04 DWG

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,682 mi
Last recorded21,682 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 DWG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 21,682 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 21,604 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 21,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 20,606 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 19,046 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,224 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 17,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted monitor (3.2.A1m)

h/lamp image wrong way round TEMP repair replace

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,944 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 16,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,670 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 16,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,054 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 5,794 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 5,571 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 5,255 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 5,071 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight drag front brake.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 5,071 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight drag front brake.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,811 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,429 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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AE04 DWG is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,197 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 AE04 DWG, 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 22 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 AE04 DWG registered?

AE04 DWG is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 DWG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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