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WU51 DGE

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,528 mi
Last recorded52,528 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 DGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 52,528 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,168 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,958 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,950 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 51,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,232 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 3,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 48,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 48,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 47,472 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 47,472 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,272 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,268 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,323 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 45,321 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,942 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 42,942 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,130 miles

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

frant brak bit spaggy

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,873 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 27,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,981 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 20,981 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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WU51 DGE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,130 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 WU51 DGE, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-12R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU51 DGE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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