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YC02 DEU

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,254 mi
Last recorded17,254 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 DEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 17,254 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 16,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 16,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 15,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 15,306 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 14,624 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 14,271 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 14,219 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 14,199 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 12,291 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 10,310 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 9,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 16 Apr 2014 7,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 7,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 4,515 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 4,515 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,562 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 39,562 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,069 miles

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

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

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

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

no mirrors

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,811 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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YC02 DEU is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 20,380 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 YC02 DEU, 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 24 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 YC02 DEU registered?

YC02 DEU is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YC02 DEU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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