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M18 OTM

2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,445 mi
Last recorded12,445 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R21,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 OTM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 12,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 12,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 12,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 Jul 2010 10,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 10,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2008 9,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,213 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 8,615 miles

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

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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M18 OTM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 21,502 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 M18 OTM, 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 26 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 M18 OTM registered?

M18 OTM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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The MOT history for M18 OTM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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