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GV12 HWD

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,760 mi
Last recorded13,760 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf12,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 HWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Jbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 13,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 13,760 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small. (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 13,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 11,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 9,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 8,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 6,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 6,507 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 6,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 4,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 4,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 3,509 miles

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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GV12 HWD is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV12 HWD, 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 GV12 HWD registered?

GV12 HWD is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GV12 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 HWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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