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SF05 CWN

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,360 mi
Last recorded52,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 52,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,290 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 39,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 38,150 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,240 miles

front tyre stepped

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 29,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear tyre worn in centre

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,291 miles

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

rear tyre worn in centre

Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 11,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,235 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 CWN is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

SF05 CWN is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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