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AO52 HVA

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

23,115 mi
Last recorded23,115 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HVA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2026 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 22,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 22,601 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 22,601 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 22,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 21,854 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 21,246 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 21,246 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,080 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 21,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight destortion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 16,045 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,045 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 14,046 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,864 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,337 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,632 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,381 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 5,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 5,723 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 2,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 2,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 HVA is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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