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OV12 VPO

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,204 mi
Last recorded24,204 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf12,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Jbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 24,204 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2023 24,181 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 24,181 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 23,377 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 20,998 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,036 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 14,751 miles

Exhaust system damaged

Front wheel slightly binding

Non standard exhaust fitted

Rear brake lever damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2019 14,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system damaged

Front wheel slightly binding

Non standard exhaust fitted

Rear brake lever damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2018 12,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 8,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 5,477 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 5,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
958
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
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OV12 VPO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,684 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 1000 Jbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV12 VPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV12 VPO registered?

OV12 VPO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is OV12 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 VPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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