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DK53 YDO

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Orange Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,570 mi
Last recorded14,570 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 14,570 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 14,570 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,108 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 14,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,711 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 12,711 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 10,893 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,857 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 6,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,944 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 5,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 5,106 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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DK53 YDO is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Orange with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK53 YDO, 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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DK53 YDO is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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