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GK51 EWG

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,210 mi
Last recorded6,210 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 6,210 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 6,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam kicks upto right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 5,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 3,538 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 4,891 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 3,877 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 2,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 2,766 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 1,928 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2009 1,892 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 1,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 1,374 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 1,114 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 EWG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GK51 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

GK51 EWG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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