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AV02 MKN

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,342 mi
Last recorded57,342 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 MKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,188 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 56,188 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 55,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 54,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,719 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,945 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2014 47,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,893 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,893 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 43,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,632 miles

both front brake discs becoming distorted

Pass 8 May 2010 33,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 159,380 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 12 May 2007 15,052 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,258 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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AV02 MKN is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV02 MKN, 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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AV02 MKN is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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