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Y286 RRS

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,901 mi
Last recorded28,901 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 RRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 28,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 27,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 26,113 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 25,766 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front forks adjustment slightly out.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 24,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 24,233 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,192 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 23,187 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 22,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,430 miles

front tyre wear

Pass 1 May 2008 16,597 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 16,570 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,464 miles

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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Y286 RRS is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y286 RRS, 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 Y286 RRS registered?

Y286 RRS is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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