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AO51 CWZ

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,699 mi
Last recorded28,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CWZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 28,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 28,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 27,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,677 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 27,677 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,075 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,042 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 9,758 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 9,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 9,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,689 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 5,683 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 6,188 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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AO51 CWZ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,130 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 AO51 CWZ, 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 25 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 AO51 CWZ registered?

AO51 CWZ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AO51 CWZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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