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DE02 NXG

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NXG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 89,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,759 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 84,166 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 84,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,250 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,250 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,466 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 69,466 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 58,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,419 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2012 50,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,339 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,708 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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DE02 NXG is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE02 NXG, 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 DE02 NXG registered?

DE02 NXG is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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