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BJ03 EOE

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,582 mi
Last recorded31,582 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EOE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 31,582 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 31,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 28,922 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 28,922 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 28,661 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 28,661 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 28,577 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 28,577 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,780 miles

exhaust markings covered

Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,039 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 24,845 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 21,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,304 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,651 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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BJ03 EOE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ03 EOE, 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.

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BJ03 EOE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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