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WX51 LYO

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,060 mi
Last recorded49,060 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 LYO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,060 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 49,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working LEVER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached AND REAR (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 48,797 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2022 48,797 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Brake pipes touching fairing panel (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2021 47,664 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 47,664 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted fluid bottle (1.1.21 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,020 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,724 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,294 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 33,294 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,109 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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 25,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,240 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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WX51 LYO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX51 LYO, 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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WX51 LYO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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