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BU53 LYT

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Silver Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,491 mi
Last recorded30,491 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R16,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LYT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200R
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 30,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 30,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 29,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 29,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 29,511 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 29,258 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,141 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 29,141 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 28,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre worn slightly flat across centre of tread

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

Rear tyre worn flat across centre of tread

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Perished/split (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,230 miles

Rear tyre worn flat in centre of tread

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,876 miles

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

Front (tubeless) tyre valve stem perished - this could cause sudden deflation of the tyre.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,712 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))

Rear tyre wprn flat in centre of tread

Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,712 miles

Rear tyre wearing flat in centre of tread

Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 16,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,262 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 28 Oct 2008 12,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 4,844 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200R?

Based on 12,251 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
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BU53 LYT is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R in Silver with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 16,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZRX1200R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 LYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 LYT is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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