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BU02 UVR

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,062 mi
Last recorded29,062 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 29,062 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 28,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 28,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 27,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 26,667 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 26,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 24,363 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 18,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,993 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,745 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,795 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 10,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 5,040 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 3,174 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 3,138 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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BU02 UVR is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU02 UVR, 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 BU02 UVR registered?

BU02 UVR is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 UVR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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