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EK03 KGG

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,880 mi
Last recorded89,880 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KGG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 89,880 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 89,715 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 82,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 70,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 37,036 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 37,027 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,256 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,682 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 33,682 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,876 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,870 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 4,538 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 27,831 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 KGG is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KGG, 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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EK03 KGG is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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