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W129 KTL

2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Purple Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

923 mi
Last recorded923 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R21,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 KTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 923 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 830 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 48,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 47,048 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 47,048 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 45,435 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 37,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 36,187 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 36,187 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 32,764 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 32,764 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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W129 KTL is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Purple with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W129 KTL, 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 W129 KTL registered?

W129 KTL is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W129 KTL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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