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AE54 FYK

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,881 mi
Last recorded39,881 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 FYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 39,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 39,879 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 35,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 29,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 25,196 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,180 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,063 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 24,030 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 19,839 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 16,786 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Centre stand sticking.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 14,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 13,008 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 12,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,729 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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AE54 FYK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 AE54 FYK, 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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What year was AE54 FYK registered?

AE54 FYK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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