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BX05 WBL

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,326 mi
Last recorded23,326 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 23,326 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 23,326 miles

Direction indicator not working loose wire reconnected (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 22,583 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 21,520 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 21,520 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 18,672 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 May 2017 18,665 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 15,740 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 15,696 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 15,150 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 11,818 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 10,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 7,546 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,720 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,416 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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BX05 WBL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 17,980 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 BX05 WBL, 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 21 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 BX05 WBL registered?

BX05 WBL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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