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ST12 KFF

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,578 mi
Last recorded31,578 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf12,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 KFF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Jbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 31,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 28,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 28,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 26,414 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 22,849 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 22,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,130 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 15,381 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
958
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
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ST12 KFF is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,684 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 Jbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST12 KFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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ST12 KFF is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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