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WX53 CEV

2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Green Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,014 mi
Last recorded13,014 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R16,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 CEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200R
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 13,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 12,024 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 11,563 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 10,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 9,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 9,491 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 8,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 8,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 7,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 6,573 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 6,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 5,927 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 5,255 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 4,975 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 4,535 miles

Number plate not showing kite mark or suppliers details as required from 2000 on

Pass 16 Mar 2010 3,829 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 3,328 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 3,328 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 2,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 1,052 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200R?

Based on 12,251 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
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WX53 CEV is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R in Green with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 16,726 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 ZRX1200R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 CEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX53 CEV registered?

WX53 CEV is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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