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DS12 VFO

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gcf

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,113 mi
Last recorded42,113 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gcf13,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 VFO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Gcf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,113 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 39,214 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 36,989 miles

Slight damage to front fairing

Slight damage to o/s/f indicator lens.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 27,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,769 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 19,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,416 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 9,414 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 7,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 2,196 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gcf?

Based on 2,499 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
1,074
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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DS12 VFO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gcf in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gcf models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 13,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gcf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS12 VFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DS12 VFO registered?

DS12 VFO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gcf, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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