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P999 KAW

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,336 mi
Last recorded42,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 42,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 41,077 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 41,077 miles

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 41,069 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,510 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 38,196 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 37,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,443 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 37,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working handlebar brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2019 37,346 miles
Fail 5 May 2019 37,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged rotting valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 30,064 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 30,064 miles

Centre Front Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning tell tale lights on dash not flashing (1.5.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,575 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 32,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,431 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 25,047 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 25,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,729 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 13,530 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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P999 KAW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P999 KAW, 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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P999 KAW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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