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Y956 XEW

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,277 mi
Last recorded18,277 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 XEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 18,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 18,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 18,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 17,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 17,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing flat at centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake should have better performance.

Fail 25 Jun 2021 17,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing flat at centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake should have better performance.

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 May 2020 17,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 16,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 9,224 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 9,224 miles

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2014 8,277 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 6,906 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,803 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 5,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 4,075 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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Y956 XEW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y956 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y956 XEW registered?

Y956 XEW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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