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Y181 WSM

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,355 mi
Last recorded18,355 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 WSM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2014 18,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 18,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,700 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 17,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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 20 May 2010 16,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,120 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2006 7,928 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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Y181 WSM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y181 WSM, 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 Y181 WSM registered?

Y181 WSM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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