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RE12 YLO

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,586 mi
Last recorded11,586 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf13,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 YLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Gbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 11,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,809 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 10,809 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 9,684 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 8,286 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,286 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf?

Based on 2,047 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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RE12 YLO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 13,247 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 1000 Gbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 YLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE12 YLO registered?

RE12 YLO is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Gbf, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is RE12 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 YLO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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