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Y747 TKM

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,751 mi
Last recorded9,751 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 TKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 9,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 9,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear linkage upper tie-rod nut loose, resulting in excessive play in rear suspension (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 8,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 8,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 8,101 miles

Throttle cables have close clearance to faring on full LHS lock.

Pass 27 May 2021 6,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 5,393 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rotors slight movement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 5,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 5,271 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn disc bobbens have slight play (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 5,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 3,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 2,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 2,436 miles

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

Rear 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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Y747 TKM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y747 TKM, 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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Y747 TKM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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