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EK03 KFZ

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,710 mi
Last recorded50,710 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KFZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 50,710 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre approx 2mm in center. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 47,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 40,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 35,685 miles

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

Rear brake pedal spongy but works ok

Pass 6 Nov 2021 34,857 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,608 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 34,327 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,026 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 30,946 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 May 2017 30,946 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,314 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 28,314 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking wiring not attached to inside of fairing (6.1.1c)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 18,084 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 18,084 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,475 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 11,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 10,531 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 7,811 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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EK03 KFZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK03 KFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 KFZ registered?

EK03 KFZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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