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PO51 HVU

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,785 mi
Last recorded33,785 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 HVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 33,785 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake pads heavily corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 33,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 33,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 32,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,259 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,967 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 30,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,756 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 29,756 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,515 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 27,546 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 25,658 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,709 miles

Steering restricted by control box for heated grip controller.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,004 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,734 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 8,763 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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PO51 HVU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO51 HVU, 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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What year was PO51 HVU registered?

PO51 HVU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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