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NX05 KVC

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,558 mi
Last recorded25,558 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 KVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 25,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 23,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 23,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 22,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 22,799 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 22,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 22,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 21,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,658 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 21,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,395 miles

Uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 16,377 miles

Uneven wear on front tyre

Fail 20 May 2014 16,377 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Uneven wear on both tyres

Pass 3 May 2013 14,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2011 131,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 12,133 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,590 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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NX05 KVC is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NX05 KVC, 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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What year was NX05 KVC registered?

NX05 KVC is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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