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AO02 PBZ

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,403 mi
Last recorded35,403 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 PBZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 35,403 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 34,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,220 miles

Exhaust noisy slightly nosey (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 34,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber linkage has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 32,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Additional stop lamps flash before emitting a steady light. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 30,907 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,853 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,496 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,852 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,838 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,823 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,893 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 24,434 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 14,434 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2008 14,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 24,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,921 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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AO02 PBZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 20,380 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 AO02 PBZ, 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 24 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 AO02 PBZ registered?

AO02 PBZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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