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DX05 DWN

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,717 mi
Last recorded62,717 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 DWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 62,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 51,393 miles

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 41,156 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 41,155 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 40,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 40,135 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 31,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 29,406 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 29,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 26,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,438 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 22,008 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,307 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 18,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,698 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 15,853 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2011 15,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2010 12,162 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,547 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 9,548 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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DX05 DWN is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 17,980 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 DX05 DWN, 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 21 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 DX05 DWN registered?

DX05 DWN is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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