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AU03 AED

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,580 mi
Last recorded36,580 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AED
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,580 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively mono link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,911 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play but not rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hugger bolt loose

Pass 29 Apr 2021 35,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 27,347 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 24,483 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 24,483 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,817 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 12,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 8,940 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 8,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 6,706 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 5,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 4,209 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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AU03 AED 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 94.1%.

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 AU03 AED, 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.

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AU03 AED is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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