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BG12 OTK

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hcf Abs

Black Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,316 mi
Last recorded36,316 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hcf Abs14,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OTK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Hcf Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,316 miles

abs light staying on

Fail 14 Apr 2025 36,316 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

abs light staying on

Pass 11 Mar 2024 35,149 miles

abs light staying on

Fail 11 Mar 2024 35,149 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

abs light staying on

Pass 3 Mar 2023 33,793 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 33,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 31,858 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 29,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 27,011 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 20,372 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 20,368 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 11,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 9,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 6,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 5,378 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hcf Abs?

Based on 1,498 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,237
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
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BG12 OTK is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hcf Abs in Black with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hcf Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 14,459 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 1000 Hcf Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG12 OTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hcf Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hcf Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG12 OTK is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Hcf Abs, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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