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PO54 DKE

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,625 mi
Last recorded60,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 DKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 58,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,379 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,520 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 29,520 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,714 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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PO54 DKE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PO54 DKE, 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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PO54 DKE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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