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DN52 ZHZ

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,184 mi
Last recorded23,184 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ZHZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 23,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 22,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 22,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 22,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 21,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,188 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 21,188 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 20,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,330 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 20,007 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 18,136 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,487 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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DN52 ZHZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DN52 ZHZ, 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 DN52 ZHZ registered?

DN52 ZHZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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