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AU04 FOK

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,624 mi
Last recorded14,624 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FOK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 14,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 14,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 14,346 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 13,838 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 13,362 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 12,872 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 12,872 miles

Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 12,097 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 12,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,868 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 11,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 10,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 10,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 8,809 miles

front & rear vavle stems deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2011 7,745 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,745 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 6,658 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 6,658 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 4,905 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 4,905 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 3,478 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 1,453 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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AU04 FOK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AU04 FOK, 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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AU04 FOK is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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