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DG51 YND

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

35,014 mi
Last recorded35,014 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 YND
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 35,014 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 33,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,830 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 30,830 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,288 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 45,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 41,422 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,520 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 34,978 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,260 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,620 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 30,205 miles

Damage to n/s fairing

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,205 miles

Damage to n/s fairing

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,972 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

mis-matched tyres fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2013 27,972 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,950 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 25,950 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 23,774 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

low tread/uneven wear on front tyre.

Pass 28 May 2010 21,037 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 21,037 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2009 18,819 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,711 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 16,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2007 13,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,187 miles

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

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

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

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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DG51 YND is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DG51 YND, 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 DG51 YND registered?

DG51 YND is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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