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KCZ 2198

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,349 mi
Last recorded34,349 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 2198
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 34,349 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 34,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 32,438 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 31,438 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 31,429 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 30,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 30,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,721 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 27,506 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 May 2017 27,506 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 23,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,663 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 17,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 17,699 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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KCZ 2198 is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KCZ 2198, 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 KCZ 2198 registered?

KCZ 2198 is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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