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Y962 HWE

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,252 mi
Last recorded31,252 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 HWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 31,252 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 29,526 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 27,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 25,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 24,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 23,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 22,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,109 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,812 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,943 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,517 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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Y962 HWE 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 95%.

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 Y962 HWE, 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 Y962 HWE registered?

Y962 HWE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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