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BU03 LGE

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,694 mi
Last recorded15,694 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 15,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 15,653 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 15,322 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,979 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 14,416 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 13,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,418 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 27 May 2014 13,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 13,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,230 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,002 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 12,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,813 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,833 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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BU03 LGE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 BU03 LGE, 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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BU03 LGE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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