CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN12 DYH

2012 Kawasaki ZR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,879 mi
Last recorded21,879 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ZR10009,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 DYH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 21,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 19,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 17,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 15,945 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 15,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 12,855 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 10,149 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play Notch in center of headstocks (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 10,132 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock Throttle sticks on full left lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play Notch in center of headstocks (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 7,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 6,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 6,285 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
Full Kawasaki ZR1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN12 DYH is a 2012 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 9,323 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 ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN12 DYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN12 DYH?

You can check the full history of GN12 DYH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN12 DYH registered?

GN12 DYH is a 2012 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GN12 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 DYH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN12 DYH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN12 DYH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.