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DK55 KRJ

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,153 mi
Last recorded54,153 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 KRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 44,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no chain guard fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,250 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,362 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,925 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 13,990 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 12,901 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,607 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,180 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,160 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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DK55 KRJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 17,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK55 KRJ, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 KRJ registered?

DK55 KRJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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