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EO51 FSU

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

30,478 mi
Last recorded30,478 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FSU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 28,127 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 28,106 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 25,335 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,689 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 24,689 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,877 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 22,877 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 21,881 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,207 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 19,207 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,904 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 16,904 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

small number plate fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 9,336 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,955 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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EO51 FSU is a 2001 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 65%.

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 EO51 FSU, 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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EO51 FSU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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