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NK06 AKV

2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,383 mi
Last recorded33,383 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R16,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 AKV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 33,383 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 32,270 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 32,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 31,983 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 31,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,856 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 28,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,197 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 26,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,783 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 23,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 21,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,762 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,434 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,968 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,651 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 10,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,348 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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NK06 AKV is a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 16,216 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 NK06 AKV, 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 20 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK06 AKV registered?

NK06 AKV is a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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