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Y89 RSO

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,798 mi
Last recorded39,798 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 RSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 39,798 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 39,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Left hand grip loose

Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 38,960 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 36,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 33,936 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,331 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,935 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 21,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 21,242 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 19,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 15,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,103 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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Y89 RSO 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y89 RSO, 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 Y89 RSO registered?

Y89 RSO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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