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J77 YJJ

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,101 mi
Last recorded25,101 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 YJJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 25,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 24,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 24,468 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 24,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Does not work when F/B is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Faulty & does not keep brake light illuminated when applied (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 23,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 20,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 19,005 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,917 miles

both front indicators rubbers spilt

Fail 29 May 2012 15,917 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

both front indicators rubbers spilt

Pass 8 Jan 2009 15,834 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 15,834 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,319 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2005 13,812 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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J77 YJJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J77 YJJ, 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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J77 YJJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 7 May 2001.

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