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Y797 SRA

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,860 mi
Last recorded7,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 SRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 7,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 6,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 6,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 5,735 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 5,078 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 3,732 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 3,732 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 2,333 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 2,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 2,156 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 1,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 1,692 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 SRA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SRA, 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 Y797 SRA registered?

Y797 SRA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y797 SRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y797 SRA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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