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DG52 GYF

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,218 mi
Last recorded72,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 GYF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,634 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 69,781 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 67,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,020 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,211 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 53,195 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,842 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 29,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,747 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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DG52 GYF is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG52 GYF, 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 DG52 GYF registered?

DG52 GYF is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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