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LK56 AUP

2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,802 mi
Last recorded17,802 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R16,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 AUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 17,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 17,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 17,149 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 16,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 15,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 15,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 15,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 13,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 13,680 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 13,610 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 11,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,056 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 8,275 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 5,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 5,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 5,176 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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LK56 AUP is a 2006 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 2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 16,216 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 LK56 AUP, 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 20 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK56 AUP registered?

LK56 AUP is a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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