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Y746 KJH

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

33,394 mi
Last recorded33,394 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 KJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 33,394 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 33,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 32,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 31,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 29,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,112 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 29,112 miles

Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,185 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,388 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 26,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,608 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 24,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,084 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 24,084 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 23,216 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 23,216 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 21,081 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 19,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,114 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 15,422 miles

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

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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Y746 KJH is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y746 KJH, 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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Y746 KJH is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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