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W117 FWL

2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,119 mi
Last recorded29,119 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R21,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 FWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 29,119 miles

reg plate lit up from rear lamp but slightly dim

Pass 1 Mar 2025 28,767 miles

Front position lamp masked off

reg plate lit by rear lamp but dim

Pass 21 Nov 2023 28,684 miles

reg plate lit by rear lamp but dim

Pass 5 Nov 2022 27,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,521 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,003 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,534 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 24,697 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,196 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,753 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,670 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 16,769 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,135 miles

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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W117 FWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 W117 FWL, 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 W117 FWL registered?

W117 FWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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