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DX03 BPZ

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,385 mi
Last recorded51,385 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 BPZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 51,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,027 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,298 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 46,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 42,573 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 42,573 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,053 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 36,053 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear pads on 1.5mm

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 29,528 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,525 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil leak from oil cooler pipe

Fail 24 Sep 2010 27,523 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

coolant low

oil leak from oil cooler pipe

speedo cable broken

Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,512 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

One main beem inop

Speedo cable fitted incorectly

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,512 miles

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

One main beem inop

Speedo cable fitted incorectly

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 18,441 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 13,021 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 8,689 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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DX03 BPZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX03 BPZ, 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 DX03 BPZ registered?

DX03 BPZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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