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FX12 XED

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,051 mi
Last recorded30,051 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf13,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 XED
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Gbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 30,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied excessive travel to rear brake but brake still functioning (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 29,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 28,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 28,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 27,979 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 27,979 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,185 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 22,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 18,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 14,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf?

Based on 2,047 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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FX12 XED is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 13,247 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 Gbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX12 XED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FX12 XED registered?

FX12 XED is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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