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Y797 KJA

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

10,937 mi
Last recorded10,937 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 KJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 10,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 10,862 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 10,820 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 10,422 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 9,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 9,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 9,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 9,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 9,510 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 9,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 9,422 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 9,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 9,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 9,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 9,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 8,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,100 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 7,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 7,898 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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Y797 KJA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y797 KJA, 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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Y797 KJA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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