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PJ54 FVZ

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,225 mi
Last recorded17,225 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 FVZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 17,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 17,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 17,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 17,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 16,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 16,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 16,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 16,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,103 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,509 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 12,235 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,275 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 9,317 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2008 6,571 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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PJ54 FVZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PJ54 FVZ, 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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PJ54 FVZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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