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AY53 DGU

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Blue Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,383 mi
Last recorded15,383 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S18,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 15,383 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 15,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 14,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 14,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 13,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 13,126 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 13,116 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 11,488 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 9,226 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 9,226 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 7,646 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear tyre valve is starting to perish.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 5,353 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Side stand bolt loose but not insecure.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 4,463 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 2,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 1,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 21 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,175 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 27,175 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 22,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 11,175 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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AY53 DGU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Blue with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY53 DGU, 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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AY53 DGU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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