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AK12 RYW

2012 Kawasaki ZR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,165 mi
Last recorded22,165 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ZR10009,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 22,165 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 21,419 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 20,474 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 20,474 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,647 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 15,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,323 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 13,323 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 12,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 10,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,360 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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AK12 RYW is a 2012 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 9,323 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 ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 RYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 RYW registered?

AK12 RYW is a 2012 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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