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RE12 YLD

2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,328 mi
Last recorded14,328 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ZZR140013,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 YLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 14,328 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 12,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 11,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 10,267 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 6,994 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 5,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 5,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 5,247 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 5,247 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,180 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1400?

Based on 6,313 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Headlamp aim too low 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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RE12 YLD is a 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 13,893 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 ZZR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 YLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 YLD registered?

RE12 YLD is a 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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