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R121 KAW

2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,684 mi
Last recorded13,684 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R21,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 13,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 12,571 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 12 kgf deflection front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 12,571 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 12 kgf deflection front discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,163 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 12,158 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy lever pulls back to h/bar (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing pillion footrest inopperative (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on n/side tail light inopperative (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly not self closing on right lock (6.2.1f)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy not locking rear wheel in brake tester (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,844 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 11,838 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure bracket is broken (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,129 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,005 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 8,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 6,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,973 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 4,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,824 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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R121 KAW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 21,502 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 R121 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R121 KAW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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