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B8 CBN

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,317 mi
Last recorded28,317 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CBN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 28,317 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 28,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,809 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 27,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 27,314 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 22,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,976 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 13,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 9,966 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 9,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 4,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 3,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,241 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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B8 CBN is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc 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 B8 CBN, 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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B8 CBN is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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