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DU52 VCL

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,874 mi
Last recorded41,874 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 41,874 miles

Direction indicator light intensity reduced both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 41,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,588 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 40,588 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely front lever cannot be applied smoothly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 38,978 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear light only working on one bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only working on one bulb (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 36,954 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 36,954 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2018 33,870 miles

chain slightly tight

Pass 27 May 2017 30,921 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,151 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 15,215 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 13,708 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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DU52 VCL is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU52 VCL, 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 DU52 VCL registered?

DU52 VCL is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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