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Y126 GLG

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,461 mi
Last recorded27,461 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 GLG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 27,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 27,391 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,011 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 26,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 25,576 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 24,841 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 May 2018 24,829 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 May 2017 24,475 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 23,533 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 21 Apr 2015 23,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,546 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,259 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake binding slightly

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,325 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,730 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 18,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,412 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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Y126 GLG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y126 GLG, 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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What year was Y126 GLG registered?

Y126 GLG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y126 GLG safe to buy?

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