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NL12 ZCF

2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,765 mi
Last recorded37,765 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R11,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 ZCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 37,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 35,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,030 miles

Central Lower exhaust mounting missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

pillion seat removed.(both rear footrests missing.)

Fail 13 Jun 2024 35,030 miles

Central Lower exhaust mounting missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

pillion seat removed.(both rear footrests missing.)

Pass 12 Oct 2022 35,021 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,371 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 34,350 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 30,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 20,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 10,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,638 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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NL12 ZCF is a 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 11,343 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-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 ZCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL12 ZCF registered?

NL12 ZCF is a 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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