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MX05 GNU

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,260 mi
Last recorded39,260 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 GNU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 39,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,683 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 36,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,153 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,660 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 31,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,075 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 30,075 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,967 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 28,967 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,230 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 28,230 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,690 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,879 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 19,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 16,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 7,689 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,522 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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MX05 GNU is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MX05 GNU, 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.

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MX05 GNU is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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