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CU53 EAJ

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,230 mi
Last recorded45,230 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 45,230 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 45,230 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 44,492 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 44,119 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,961 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 37,604 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,650 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,680 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,216 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,189 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,397 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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CU53 EAJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU53 EAJ, 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.

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What year was CU53 EAJ registered?

CU53 EAJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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