MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-12R?
Based on 37,905 MOT tests across 2,961 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V226 SBW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V226 SBW, 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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What year was V226 SBW registered?
V226 SBW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is V226 SBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V226 SBW shows 15 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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