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R12 BYE

2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,476 mi
Last recorded56,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R21,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BYE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 56,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 55,957 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 55,957 miles

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 48,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,167 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,659 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,380 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,700 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,805 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,805 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,547 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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R12 BYE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R12 BYE, 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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What year was R12 BYE registered?

R12 BYE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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