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D22 PLM

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,649 mi
Last recorded39,649 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 PLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 39,649 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 37,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 36,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 35,169 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,851 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement forks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 32,849 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement forks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,880 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 27,115 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 23,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,702 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 22,834 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,503 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 19,800 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,915 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 12,915 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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D22 PLM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,130 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 D22 PLM, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D22 PLM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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