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HF53 JOH

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Green Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,158 mi
Last recorded12,158 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S18,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 JOH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 12,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 12,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 12,107 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 12,089 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 12,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 11,989 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 11,395 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 6,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 6,433 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 5,352 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 5,352 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 3,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 3,548 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200S?

Based on 7,781 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
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HF53 JOH is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Green with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 18,068 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 ZRX1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 JOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF53 JOH registered?

HF53 JOH is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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