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VU02 YCD

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,999 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 69,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 61,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 57,192 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 51,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,592 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,181 miles

1 bulb not working at rear of bike, has 50% of visible light

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,619 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 24,619 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,323 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-12R?

Based on 37,905 MOT tests across 2,961 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,961
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 188
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 172
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 154
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VU02 YCD is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 20,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU02 YCD, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU02 YCD is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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