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CN03 FYE

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,652 mi
Last recorded20,652 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 FYE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 20,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 20,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 19,462 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 19,435 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 17,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,440 miles

RECOMEND ADJUST DRIVE CHAIN

Travel on font brake lever, new pads fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 13,412 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 12,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 11,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,645 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 8,645 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2010 7,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 6,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 6,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 5,132 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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CN03 FYE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,348 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 CN03 FYE, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN03 FYE registered?

CN03 FYE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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