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DU04 BYY

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,249 mi
Last recorded48,249 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 BYY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 48,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,078 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 42,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,038 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,720 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,906 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,479 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 BYY is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DU04 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

DU04 BYY is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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