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Y735 XAV

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Purple Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,026 mi
Last recorded31,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 XAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 31,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 27,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,153 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 25,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 24,260 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 23,626 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 23,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,238 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 19,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,555 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 13,555 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 12,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 10,368 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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Y735 XAV is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Purple 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 Y735 XAV, 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 Y735 XAV registered?

Y735 XAV is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y735 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y735 XAV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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