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NX53 DMU

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Blue Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,677 mi
Last recorded20,677 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S18,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 DMU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 20,677 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 19,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 18,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 17,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 16,668 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 16,668 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Brake Light Switch Inoperative. (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 14,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 13,466 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 12,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 11,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 10,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 10,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,029 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 9,278 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 7,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,760 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 7,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 7,512 miles

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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NX53 DMU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Blue with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX53 DMU, 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 NX53 DMU registered?

NX53 DMU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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