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YB12 SWV

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,381 mi
Last recorded37,381 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf12,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 SWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Jbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 37,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 36,462 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 36,462 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 32,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 26,588 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 26,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 25,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 23,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,961 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,689 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
958
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
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YB12 SWV is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,684 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 1000 Jbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB12 SWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB12 SWV registered?

YB12 SWV is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 SWV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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