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Y769 NLO

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,953 mi
Last recorded49,953 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 NLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,953 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 34,643 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,429 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 24,268 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,369 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 21,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,797 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,370 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,039 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,039 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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Y769 NLO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y769 NLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y769 NLO registered?

Y769 NLO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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