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Y161 ROR

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

8,772 mi
Last recorded8,772 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 ROR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 8,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 8,628 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 8,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2022 8,539 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 8,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 8,383 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 8,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 7,923 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 7,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 7,767 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 7,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 7,209 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 7,209 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 6,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 6,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 5,603 miles

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

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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Y161 ROR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y161 ROR, 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 Y161 ROR registered?

Y161 ROR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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