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AE54 EEW

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,728 mi
Last recorded18,728 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 EEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 18,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer mounting band slightly loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Top shock absorber bush has slight up & down play.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

headlamp lens masked to flatten beam image

Fail 8 Aug 2017 17,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

headlamp lens masked to flatten beam image

Fail 30 Jun 2017 17,674 miles

Direction indicator not working Right & left - Not starting immediately / not continuing to work (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high R & L (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,238 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 15,238 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 15,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 11,091 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,502 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 10,482 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,692 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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AE54 EEW is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE54 EEW, 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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AE54 EEW is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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