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Y597 VRH

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,819 mi
Last recorded30,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 VRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 30,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,500 miles

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 30,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 29,708 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,045 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 23,889 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,727 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,477 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 20,477 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,015 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 18,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 18,005 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,840 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,961 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,292 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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Y597 VRH is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y597 VRH, 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 Y597 VRH registered?

Y597 VRH is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y597 VRH safe to buy?

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