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Y647 RSA

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,133 mi
Last recorded26,133 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 RSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 26,133 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 26,133 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 25,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 25,972 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 24,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 14,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,627 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 12,590 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 12,564 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 6,356 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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Y647 RSA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y647 RSA, 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 Y647 RSA registered?

Y647 RSA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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