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EU53 EWE

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,411 mi
Last recorded55,411 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,411 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,216 miles

Central Front Headlight Mask fitted at Time of Test

Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,175 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,727 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,019 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 45,019 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,050 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 40,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 40,045 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 37,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 37,124 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 30,615 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 30,586 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2006 4,064 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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EU53 EWE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EU53 EWE, 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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EU53 EWE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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