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AU04 HFM

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Orange Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,520 mi
Last recorded38,520 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 38,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,194 miles

Front fork tubes not fully thru handlebar mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2021 32,623 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level brake (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,704 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 30,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 15,303 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 15,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 14,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,908 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,154 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 HFM is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Orange with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AU04 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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