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BU03 LHP

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,086 mi
Last recorded7,086 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 7,086 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 6,354 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 6,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 4,868 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 4,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 4,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,259 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,711 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 1,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 599 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 599 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 349 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 274 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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BU03 LHP is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU03 LHP, 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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What year was BU03 LHP registered?

BU03 LHP is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 LHP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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