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SV12 OOW

2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,586 mi
Last recorded28,586 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ZZR140013,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 OOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 28,586 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forks pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2025 28,578 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forks pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 28,318 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 28,318 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,973 miles

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

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

drive chain dry rec lube

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,316 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 27,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,909 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 8,909 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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SV12 OOW is a 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV12 OOW, 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.

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SV12 OOW is a 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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