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DX04 ZVZ

2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,705 mi
Last recorded55,705 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 ZVZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 55,705 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 53,933 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 53,933 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,044 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,471 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 46,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,641 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,870 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 31,322 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,197 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,166 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,852 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 23,852 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,291 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 ZVZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZVZ, 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 DX04 ZVZ registered?

DX04 ZVZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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