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AE54 FZC

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,320 mi
Last recorded32,320 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 FZC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 32,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 32,216 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 31,882 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 31,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 31,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 31,212 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 30,612 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,425 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,530 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,324 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 27,312 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,207 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,723 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 FZC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

AE54 FZC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AE54 FZC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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