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X891 KRY

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,058 mi
Last recorded32,058 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 KRY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 32,058 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,290 miles

Central Front belly pan v piece and inner panels loose rear belly pan loose

Fail 30 Jul 2024 30,290 miles

Central Front belly pan v piece and inner panels loose rear belly pan loose

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 27,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 27,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,970 miles

Central Front Outer front discs different

Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,587 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,687 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 25,687 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 24,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 22,893 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 22,893 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 19,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,638 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,908 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 18,595 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 10 May 2006 17,590 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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X891 KRY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X891 KRY, 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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X891 KRY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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