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Y909 MJO

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,291 mi
Last recorded53,291 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 MJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 53,291 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,100 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,340 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,696 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 40,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 40,320 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,967 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,997 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,481 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,381 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 19,381 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,544 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 15,544 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,613 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2007 10,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 3,772 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 3,732 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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Y909 MJO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y909 MJO, 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 Y909 MJO registered?

Y909 MJO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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