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MX53 FWE

2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,338 mi
Last recorded40,338 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H19,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 FWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1200-C1H
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,338 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,612 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,611 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,684 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 27,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,002 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H?

Based on 2,792 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,022
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
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MX53 FWE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 19,148 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 ZX1200-C1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 FWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX53 FWE is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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