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DX03 JJF

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

37,785 mi
Last recorded37,785 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JJF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,785 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 37,785 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 36,393 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 31,860 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 31,843 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 28,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 34,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 32,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 31,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 30,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,574 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,580 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 27,494 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 25,849 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Very slightly (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2015 24,582 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,922 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 14,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 12,339 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 12,313 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,156 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 8,095 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,580 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 JJF is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

DX03 JJF is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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