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BU53 TUP

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Silver Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,327 mi
Last recorded16,327 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S18,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 TUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 16,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 16,268 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 16,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 16,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 16,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 16,031 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 16,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 15,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 15,505 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 15,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 14,775 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front fork seals have slight oil misting (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,181 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,666 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 9,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,819 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 7,819 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 6,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,309 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 5,590 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200S?

Based on 7,781 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
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BU53 TUP is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Silver with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 18,068 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 ZRX1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 TUP registered?

BU53 TUP is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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