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Y854 PWT

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,977 mi
Last recorded44,977 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY854 PWT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,977 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 37,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 33,874 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 33,874 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock wiring on of side (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,240 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 31,211 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 31,211 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,681 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 28,681 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,906 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 20,115 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 20,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2009 17,172 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 17,172 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 16,922 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2007 13,153 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 12,376 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2006 12,376 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2005 11,313 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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Y854 PWT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y854 PWT, 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 Y854 PWT registered?

Y854 PWT is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y854 PWT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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