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BU04 RHY

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,588 mi
Last recorded26,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 RHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 26,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 26,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 25,163 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 24,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 23,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 23,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 21,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 18,925 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 17,023 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,787 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,138 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,904 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 3,379 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 1,206 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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BU04 RHY is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU04 RHY, 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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BU04 RHY is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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