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R3 MRM

2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,281 mi
Last recorded33,281 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R21,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MRM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 33,168 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Front Brake Lever has slight play. (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 33,159 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 32,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,370 miles

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

front brake lever has slight travel

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,730 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 31,673 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,422 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 31,422 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,490 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

long travel at front brake lever

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,667 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 23,903 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,490 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 15,712 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,712 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,692 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 13,692 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 12,335 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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R3 MRM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R3 MRM, 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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R3 MRM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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