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AO52 HUP

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

25,770 mi
Last recorded25,770 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 25,770 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 25,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 24,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 22,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 21,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 21,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,310 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 21,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,312 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 20,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,899 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,829 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 19,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 16,584 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 16,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 12,446 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 12,333 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,677 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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AO52 HUP is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AO52 HUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 HUP registered?

AO52 HUP is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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