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AY04 JUH

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,932 mi
Last recorded56,932 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 JUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 54,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,919 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,299 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake slightly binding on after being applied

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,846 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 38,846 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 37,126 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,371 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,121 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 23,121 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 16,826 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 15,259 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,507 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 11,244 miles

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

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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AY04 JUH is a 2004 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 85%.

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 AY04 JUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 JUH registered?

AY04 JUH is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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