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Y603 PNW

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,441 mi
Last recorded28,441 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 PNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 28,441 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 27,184 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 27,184 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 27,035 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 26,463 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,261 miles

Front brake exc travel

Rear brake exc travel

Pass 1 Aug 2015 25,940 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,661 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,987 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,268 miles

Centre Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 15,016 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 15,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,556 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 13,319 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 13,319 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2005 9,936 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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Y603 PNW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y603 PNW, 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 Y603 PNW registered?

Y603 PNW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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