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SN05 FBK

2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,044 mi
Last recorded24,044 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R17,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 FBK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 24,044 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 23,694 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 23,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 22,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing n/s+o/s stansions pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 18,800 miles

Brake component slightly loose rear fluid reservoir not fitted properly (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 18,323 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 16,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 16,951 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 16,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 15,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 14,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 13,953 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 13,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 11,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,006 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 8,006 miles

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,714 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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SN05 FBK is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN05 FBK, 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 SN05 FBK registered?

SN05 FBK is a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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