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DK03 OAA

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,128 mi
Last recorded29,128 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 OAA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 29,128 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 29,128 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,379 miles

suspect rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,761 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Suspect front tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Sep 2014 27,761 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Suspect front tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,101 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 27,101 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,910 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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DK03 OAA is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK03 OAA, 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 DK03 OAA registered?

DK03 OAA is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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