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FN05 BHF

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,438 mi
Last recorded31,438 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 BHF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 31,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 31,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 29,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 28,551 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 25,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 24,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 24,743 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 24,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 24,597 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Less than 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Smaller than regulation size. (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 24,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 21,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,966 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,038 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,516 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,201 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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FN05 BHF is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 17,980 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 FN05 BHF, 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 21 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 FN05 BHF registered?

FN05 BHF is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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