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AE53 KPK

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,021 mi
Last recorded29,021 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 29,021 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 29,016 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 28,997 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 28,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 28,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 27,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 26,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,912 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 25,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 25,104 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,006 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 24,003 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,813 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 17,813 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 May 2010 17,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,866 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 9,256 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

drive chain dry.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,256 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

drive chain dry.

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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AE53 KPK is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AE53 KPK, 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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AE53 KPK is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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