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Y132 OBE

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,971 mi
Last recorded42,971 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 OBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 42,971 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 41,071 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 37,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 36,353 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 36,353 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 35,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 32,596 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,672 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,111 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 27,110 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,294 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 22,293 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,063 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 17,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,668 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 15,667 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,367 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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Y132 OBE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y132 OBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y132 OBE registered?

Y132 OBE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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