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W212 DAR

2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,701 mi
Last recorded42,701 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R21,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 DAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 42,701 miles

Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,198 miles

Nearside Slight oil leak around left side engine cover

Pass 31 May 2023 41,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner panel insecure.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 40,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 39,811 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,716 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,410 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 39,410 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 38,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,285 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 38,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,715 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 37,715 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,245 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 36,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,020 miles

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

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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W212 DAR is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W212 DAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W212 DAR registered?

W212 DAR is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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