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AE04 DXW

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,218 mi
Last recorded20,218 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 20,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,519 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 16,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 15,166 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 13,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,274 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

front fairing bracket slightly loose on frame mount

Pass 17 Aug 2019 13,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,541 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 11,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 11,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,015 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 9,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 9,102 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 9,102 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 8,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,209 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 7,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 7,323 miles

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

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 DXW is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

AE04 DXW is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AE04 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 DXW shows 21 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.

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