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EU03 CUJ

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,220 mi
Last recorded23,220 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 CUJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 23,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspect both brake caliper / hose banjo leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2024 18,318 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 14,842 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 14,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 14,174 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 14,174 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen KICKUP DIPPING TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH HEADLIGHTS LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling CHAIN ADJUSTED INCORRECTLY (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,121 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,861 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,975 miles

cluch cable starting to fray at lever

slight brake bind on front wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,111 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 22,111 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,804 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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EU03 CUJ is a 2003 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 89.5%.

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 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 EU03 CUJ, 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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EU03 CUJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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