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Y166 UCC

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,993 mi
Last recorded55,993 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 UCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 55,993 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,927 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 55,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 55,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear suspension bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,516 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,480 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,931 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 26,887 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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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Y166 UCC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black 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 Y166 UCC, 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 Y166 UCC registered?

Y166 UCC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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