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Y518 TSJ

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,657 mi
Last recorded20,657 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 TSJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 20,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 19,931 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 19,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 19,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 18,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 17,872 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 17,867 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 17,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 15,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 15,074 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 14,987 miles

Rear non standard exhaust system fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 14,613 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 14,613 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,609 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,004 miles

rear tyre tread depth 1mm

Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,255 miles

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

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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Y518 TSJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y518 TSJ, 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 Y518 TSJ registered?

Y518 TSJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y518 TSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 TSJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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