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Y847 HWE

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,913 mi
Last recorded50,913 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 HWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 50,913 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 50,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,777 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,342 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,959 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,493 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,216 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,113 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 19,112 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,711 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 12,686 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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Y847 HWE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y847 HWE, 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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Y847 HWE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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