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BU53 TUW

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Green Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

47,579 mi
Last recorded47,579 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S18,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 TUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 47,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 15,645 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 15,645 miles

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly corroded.

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,196 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,037 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Uneven wear on rear tyre (feathering)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure severely corroded (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,902 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 78,859 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,057 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,995 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,188 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 69,188 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,105 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE FRONT TYRE

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,121 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,117 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,090 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,090 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,354 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 31,354 miles

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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 TUW is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Green with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TUW, 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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BU53 TUW is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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