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AE53 VXR

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Blue Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,047 mi
Last recorded30,047 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S18,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VXR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 30,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,585 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Slight oil leak from behind front sprocket cover

Fail 28 Jun 2024 29,585 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Slight oil leak from behind front sprocket cover

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,050 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 28,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 26,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 26,250 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,921 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 24,910 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight inop 50% ok

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,530 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 22,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 17,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 13,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 11,719 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,873 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 10,598 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 8,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,670 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 6,402 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200S?

Based on 7,781 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
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AE53 VXR is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Blue with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 18,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZRX1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 VXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 VXR registered?

AE53 VXR is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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