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Y368 LJM

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

52,936 mi
Last recorded52,936 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY368 LJM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 52,936 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 52,936 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,628 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 52,628 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 51,306 miles

Both tyres have slight perishing

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 29 Jun 2021 51,306 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both tyres have slight perishing

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 17 Aug 2019 51,171 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 50,895 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 50,895 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 50,407 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,069 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 50,069 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,868 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 49,868 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,288 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,549 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 48,549 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 47,278 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 47,274 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 44,440 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2010 44,440 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 41,713 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2009 41,472 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 38,062 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 38,058 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2007 33,047 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,885 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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Y368 LJM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y368 LJM, 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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Y368 LJM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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