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Y508 NLY

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,302 mi
Last recorded8,302 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 NLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 8,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 7,496 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 7,492 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 5,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 4,507 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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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Y508 NLY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y508 NLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y508 NLY?

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What year was Y508 NLY registered?

Y508 NLY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 31 August 2001.

Is Y508 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 NLY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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