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M80 KOP

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,246 mi
Last recorded22,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 KOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 22,246 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 22,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 21,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 20,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,715 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 19,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 19,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,131 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 19,124 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,095 miles

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

front brake squeel

Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,081 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 6,332 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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M80 KOP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M80 KOP, 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 M80 KOP registered?

M80 KOP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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