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DK04 HFS

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,124 mi
Last recorded29,124 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HFS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,909 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 28,888 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 27,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 25,934 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,421 miles

Headlamp pass switch doesn,t work;

Fail 3 Oct 2015 22,396 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp pass switch doesn,t work;

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 21,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 13,368 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 10,231 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 8,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 63,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,417 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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DK04 HFS is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,197 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 DK04 HFS, 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 22 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 DK04 HFS registered?

DK04 HFS is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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