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JS08 JZS

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,705 mi
Last recorded17,705 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf12,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS08 JZS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Jbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 17,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 17,959 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brake inop (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 15 May 2025 17,622 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,386 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 17,386 miles

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

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 16,230 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 13,042 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 13,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 10,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 10,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 9,233 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 8,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 6,105 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 3,930 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 2,742 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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JS08 JZS is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JS08 JZS, 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 JS08 JZS registered?

JS08 JZS is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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