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Y153 TUK

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,896 mi
Last recorded29,896 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 TUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 29,896 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock absorber linkage has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 29,742 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock absorber lower bush has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 28,543 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 28,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,459 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,339 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,198 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 27,198 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 May 2016 26,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,525 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 19,525 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 6,203 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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Y153 TUK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y153 TUK, 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 Y153 TUK registered?

Y153 TUK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y153 TUK safe to buy?

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