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Y312 HWU

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,840 mi
Last recorded27,840 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 HWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 27,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 27,789 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 27,777 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,858 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,772 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 26,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,123 miles

front brakes are grabbing slightly.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,975 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 25,975 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,745 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,062 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,935 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 15,912 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,656 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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Y312 HWU 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 82.4%.

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 Y312 HWU, 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 Y312 HWU registered?

Y312 HWU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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