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Y927 ACV

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

42,552 mi
Last recorded42,552 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 ACV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 42,552 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer covering cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Extensions fitted. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 40,344 miles

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm has extensions fitted. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,404 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm has extensions fitted. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,277 miles

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 21 Apr 2023 37,277 miles

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,071 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm extensions fitted. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 35,071 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm extensions fitted. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 33,905 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Swinging arm structure modified.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 33,905 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Swinging arm structure modified.

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 32,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,266 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Suspension modified but not seriously weakened Swinging arm extension fitted. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,799 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Floating disc mountings worn. (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension has been modified Swinging arm extensions fitted. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,555 miles

Chainguard not fitted.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension has been modified Non standard swinging arm fitted. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 27,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,582 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake pad backing plates corroded.

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,345 miles

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,615 miles

front brake lever spongey

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,925 miles

Modified swinging arm fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 22,925 miles

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

Modified swinging arm fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,818 miles

L/h footrest plate cracked.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,126 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,751 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

repiar to rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2007 14,751 miles

Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

repiar to rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2005 8,548 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 8,548 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

no pillion footrests fitted at time of test

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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Y927 ACV is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y927 ACV, 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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Y927 ACV is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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