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Y799 NLA

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,527 mi
Last recorded49,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 NLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 49,527 miles

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

Rear Upper Chain guard missing

Fail 25 Jun 2026 49,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper Chain guard missing

Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,554 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 48,554 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 47,347 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 47,222 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 44,943 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 44,917 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 40% (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 43,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 42,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,607 miles

slight binding on front brake

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,002 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 41,002 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2015 39,511 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,668 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,683 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,034 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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Y799 NLA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y799 NLA, 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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Y799 NLA is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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