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Y279 HFB

2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Red Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,766 mi
Last recorded12,766 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S20,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 HFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,766 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 12,165 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,731 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 10,735 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,074 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 9,062 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 7,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 7,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 4,858 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200S?

Based on 7,781 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
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Y279 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Red with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 20,664 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 ZRX1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y279 HFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y279 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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