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W108 AKM

2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,096 mi
Last recorded106,096 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R21,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 AKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 106,096 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 106,072 miles

Fork yoke insecure top yoke bolt snapped ,and missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

loose poorly insulated wires connected to battery (house wire) floating around next to frame

Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front suspension slightly hard

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,038 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,473 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

long travel front brake lever

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,833 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,201 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,192 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,703 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,368 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 36,169 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2011 25,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 16,194 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,121 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,282 miles

tyre walls covered in oil

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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W108 AKM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W108 AKM, 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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W108 AKM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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