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Y457 COF

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,336 mi
Last recorded52,336 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 COF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 52,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,319 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 52,319 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 52,275 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,202 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 44,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,344 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,820 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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Y457 COF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y457 COF, 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 Y457 COF registered?

Y457 COF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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