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Y953 XEW

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,360 mi
Last recorded13,360 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 XEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 13,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 13,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 13,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 13,072 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 12,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 12,725 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 12,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 11,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 10,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,275 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 9,384 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 8,958 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 8,935 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 8,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 6,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 6,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,720 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 6,232 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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Y953 XEW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y953 XEW, 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 Y953 XEW registered?

Y953 XEW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y953 XEW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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