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Y578 KNC

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,549 mi
Last recorded17,549 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 KNC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 17,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 17,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 17,319 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,126 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing

Pass 3 Aug 2022 16,048 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 15,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 15,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 14,471 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,806 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,375 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 12,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,273 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 9,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,199 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 6,700 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 6,684 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,241 miles

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

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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Y578 KNC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y578 KNC, 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 Y578 KNC registered?

Y578 KNC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y578 KNC safe to buy?

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