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AU03 MDJ

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,257 mi
Last recorded38,257 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 MDJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 38,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 37,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 36,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,672 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 28,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 23,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 19,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,509 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 7,645 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 5,072 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 2,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 1,294 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 MDJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 MDJ registered?

AU03 MDJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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