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AU03 MEV

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Blue Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,968 mi
Last recorded27,968 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S18,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 MEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 27,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 27,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 27,643 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 26,724 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 25,417 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 25,417 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,690 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,848 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 15,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,175 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 8,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 5,718 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200S?

Based on 7,781 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
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AU03 MEV is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Blue with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 18,068 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 ZRX1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 MEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 MEV is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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