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W248 ULP

2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,601 mi
Last recorded39,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R21,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 ULP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 39,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 39,561 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,044 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 37,044 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 14 Feb 2011 34,858 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 34,848 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,999 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,294 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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W248 ULP is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W248 ULP, 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 W248 ULP registered?

W248 ULP is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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