MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y198 OTL is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y198 OTL, 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 Y198 OTL registered?
Y198 OTL is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 April 2001.
Is Y198 OTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y198 OTL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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