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AU03 KHD

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,734 mi
Last recorded54,734 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KHD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,734 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 54,731 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 63,640 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 63,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,621 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,628 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,468 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,749 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 15,488 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,746 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 7,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2008 907 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 894 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 792 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 KHD is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AU03 KHD, 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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What year was AU03 KHD registered?

AU03 KHD is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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