MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brakes stating to bind
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Upper Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brakes stating to bind
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front brakes binding slightly
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front brakes binding slightly
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-12R?
Based on 37,905 MOT tests across 2,961 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Y278 UMR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 Y278 UMR, 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
How do I check the history of Y278 UMR?
You can check the full history of Y278 UMR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y278 UMR registered?
Y278 UMR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 6 April 2001.
Is Y278 UMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y278 UMR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y278 UMR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y278 UMR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.