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B12 TUD

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,693 mi
Last recorded34,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 TUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,147 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 33,147 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 33,090 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,054 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

no nos plate light

Fail 24 Jun 2014 26,936 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

no nos plate light

Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 12,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,740 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 9 May 2008 11,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,664 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,475 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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B12 TUD is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,348 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 B12 TUD, 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 23 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 B12 TUD registered?

B12 TUD is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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