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GK51 CAO

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,837 mi
Last recorded16,837 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 CAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 16,837 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 16,393 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 14,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively warped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 12,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 10,827 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 10,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel more than one fixing missing axle pinch bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 9,963 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 9,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 9,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 8,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 6,884 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 4,063 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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GK51 CAO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 GK51 CAO, 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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What year was GK51 CAO registered?

GK51 CAO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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