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ET12 EBO

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,323 mi
Last recorded8,323 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf12,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 EBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Jbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 8,323 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 8,323 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 7,278 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 7,278 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working when rear brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 6,761 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 5,576 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 5,576 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 4,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 4,492 miles

machine should only be used during daylight hours and not at times of seriously reduced visibility

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
958
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
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ET12 EBO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,684 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 1000 Jbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET12 EBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET12 EBO registered?

ET12 EBO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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