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Y888 EJW

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,365 mi
Last recorded6,365 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 EJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 6,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 6,365 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 6,178 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 5,311 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 5,311 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 5,308 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 5,298 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 5,290 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 5,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 5,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 4,562 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 4,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 4,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 4,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,753 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 3,753 miles

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

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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Y888 EJW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y888 EJW, 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 Y888 EJW registered?

Y888 EJW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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