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R12 FTP

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,596 mi
Last recorded29,596 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 FTP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 29,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,581 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 29,574 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working not operating from thumb brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,395 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 29,390 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 29,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 27,387 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play suspension bush at lower linkage ,slightly worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,287 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 26,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,623 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 19 Apr 2012 25,450 miles

front and rear tyre wear

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,036 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 23,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,628 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 FTP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R12 FTP, 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 R12 FTP registered?

R12 FTP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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