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EY03 EFB

2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,493 mi
Last recorded65,493 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R18,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 EFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,493 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,124 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 65,076 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 61,831 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 57,838 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,371 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 55,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,569 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,137 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 29,733 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2012 29,733 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,847 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,404 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,525 miles

Front Brake Pads appear thin

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 15,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,142 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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EY03 EFB is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY03 EFB, 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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What year was EY03 EFB registered?

EY03 EFB is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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