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DU52 SGO

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,635 mi
Last recorded53,635 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 SGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 53,635 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 53,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 52,927 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 52,854 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 52,854 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 52,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2016 50,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 50,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,465 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,738 miles

Front Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 20,738 miles

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

Front Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 10,553 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 9,719 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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DU52 SGO is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 DU52 SGO, 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 DU52 SGO registered?

DU52 SGO is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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