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Y197 OBJ

2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Green Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,895 mi
Last recorded31,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R19,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 OBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 31,895 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

gear lever loose on splines

main beam telle tail not working

Pass 7 Jun 2024 31,753 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% of light working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 31,748 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,191 miles

O/S/F indicator lense missing.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 30,669 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 29,337 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 292,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

chain and sprockets worn

Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,237 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200R?

Based on 12,251 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
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Y197 OBJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R in Green with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 19,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZRX1200R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y197 OBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y197 OBJ registered?

Y197 OBJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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