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Y894 JDU

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,031 mi
Last recorded26,031 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 JDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 26,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 24,642 miles

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 24,601 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 19,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,817 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,024 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 17,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 14,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 13,070 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 10,297 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 10,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 9,884 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 9,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 8,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 7,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 May 2011 6,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,237 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,833 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,793 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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Y894 JDU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y894 JDU, 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 Y894 JDU registered?

Y894 JDU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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