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WV02 HLM

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,429 mi
Last recorded22,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 HLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 22,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 22,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 22,209 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 22,200 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,122 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 22,116 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 21,413 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,207 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 19,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 16,058 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 16,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,647 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,869 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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WV02 HLM is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 20,380 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 WV02 HLM, 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 24 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 WV02 HLM registered?

WV02 HLM is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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