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Y196 KJM

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,791 mi
Last recorded43,791 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 KJM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 43,791 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very close to minimum advised thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 41,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 41,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,076 miles

chain a little loose

Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,764 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 21,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,688 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 12,869 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,766 miles

Rear 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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Y196 KJM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y196 KJM, 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 Y196 KJM registered?

Y196 KJM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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