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DU04 BKD

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,392 mi
Last recorded32,392 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 BKD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 32,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,265 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,752 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 30,752 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,447 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 25,447 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 16 May 2014 24,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,778 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,851 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 22,905 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 22,905 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,459 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,464 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,737 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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DU04 BKD is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DU04 BKD, 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 DU04 BKD registered?

DU04 BKD is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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