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AE05 SWJ

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,343 mi
Last recorded50,343 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 SWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 50,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 50,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,403 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 49,323 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,900 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 44,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 44,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 44,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 36,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,667 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 29,667 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 28,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 17,410 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,704 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 14,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,298 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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AE05 SWJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 17,980 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 AE05 SWJ, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 SWJ registered?

AE05 SWJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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