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SF05 CWA

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,546 mi
Last recorded19,546 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 CWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 19,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 18,582 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 15,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 15,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 15,671 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 15,671 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 14,401 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 12,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 10,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,829 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 8,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 7,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 7,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 5,215 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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SF05 CWA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SF05 CWA, 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 SF05 CWA registered?

SF05 CWA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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