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Y612 YBK

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

343 mi
Last recorded343 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 YBK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 343 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 30 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,798 miles

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

handlebar levers smaller than standard

Fail 4 Sep 2020 32,798 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

handlebar levers smaller than standard

Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,184 miles

short control levers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 29,184 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

short control levers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,475 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2016 25,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,636 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,847 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,883 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,862 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,361 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 14,361 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,022 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

front brake lever has limited reserve travel

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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Y612 YBK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y612 YBK, 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 Y612 YBK registered?

Y612 YBK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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