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Y987 FHK

2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,032 mi
Last recorded25,032 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 FHK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 25,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 25,032 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,917 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,471 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 23,305 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front wheel slightly stiff to spin

tyre pressures were very low

Fail 20 Mar 2013 23,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front wheel slightly stiff to spin

tyre pressures were very low

Fail 3 Jul 2009 23,144 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,144 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 23,001 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 13,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,824 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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Y987 FHK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y987 FHK, 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 Y987 FHK registered?

Y987 FHK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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