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WK12 XCB

2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Green Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,345 mi
Last recorded35,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ZZR140013,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XCB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 35,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 34,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 34,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 30,121 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 22,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 20,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 20,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 17,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 12,818 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 12,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing removed baffles (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,622 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 8,622 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 7,646 miles

Aftermarket silencers fitted (baffled at time of test)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1400?

Based on 6,313 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Headlamp aim too low 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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WK12 XCB is a 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Green with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 13,893 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 ZZR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK12 XCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK12 XCB is a 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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