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DX04 VSN

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,221 mi
Last recorded26,221 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 VSN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 26,221 miles

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

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear tail light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2024 26,221 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock left lock applies front brake hitting the clocks (2.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear tail light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,642 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Engine has minor oil leak from front of cam cover area

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,531 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,475 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,479 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,202 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,728 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,356 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 15,356 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,468 miles

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 14,468 miles

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

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 13,681 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 13,681 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 11 May 2007 11,903 miles

rear light is a bit orangei not red advised to change bulbs

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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DX04 VSN is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DX04 VSN, 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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DX04 VSN is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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