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Kawasaki Zx 12r (2005)

139 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2005 Kawasaki Zx 12r

CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2005 Kawasaki Zx 12r. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 10.1% above UK average
90.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,881
typical mileage
12,309–25,327 middle half
8.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.35
avg MOT failures per car
over 13 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2005 Kawasaki Zx 12r

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Kawasaki Zx 12r vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,309
low mileage
16,881
typical
25,327
high mileage

Half of all 2005 Kawasaki Zx 12r vehicles fall between 12,309 and 25,327 miles.

2005 Kawasaki Zx 12r — Still on the Road

56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.

101 56 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

13
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.35
Avg failures per vehicle
4.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Kawasaki Zx 12r

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 46%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 46%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 27.6%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 21%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 19.6%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 17.6%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 14.7%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.5%
    Drive chain slightly loose

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Zx 12r:

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