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AV52 LVB

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,479 mi
Last recorded48,479 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 LVB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 48,479 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 48,472 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,453 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 48,453 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,351 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,219 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 36,208 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,777 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,045 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,005 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,017 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,977 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,433 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,688 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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AV52 LVB is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AV52 LVB, 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 AV52 LVB registered?

AV52 LVB is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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