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PK12 PCO

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,039 mi
Last recorded17,039 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf12,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 PCO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Jbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 17,039 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 14,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 12,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 12,882 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,772 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 12,772 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 11,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 9,916 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 5,441 miles

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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PK12 PCO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK12 PCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK12 PCO registered?

PK12 PCO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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