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Y566 MFC

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,706 mi
Last recorded52,706 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 MFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,706 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 52,705 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake switch (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2015 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 May 2014 51,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,426 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,108 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,251 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 40,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,567 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 16,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 8,296 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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Y566 MFC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y566 MFC, 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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Y566 MFC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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