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AE53 VXL

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,101 mi
Last recorded17,101 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VXL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 17,101 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 16,968 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,878 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,859 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,800 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,112 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,072 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,559 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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AE53 VXL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXL, 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

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What year was AE53 VXL registered?

AE53 VXL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is AE53 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VXL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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