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DS52 DFF

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,206 mi
Last recorded16,206 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DFF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 16,069 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 16,058 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s rotation mark indicates tyre has been fitted wrong way around (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,893 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 13,156 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 13,156 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,814 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,418 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 5,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 4,250 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 4,250 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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DS52 DFF is a 2003 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 73.3%.

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 DS52 DFF, 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 DS52 DFF registered?

DS52 DFF is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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