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YC02 DFE

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,889 mi
Last recorded70,889 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 DFE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,633 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 65,553 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,597 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bottom linkage on rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Feb 2016 61,597 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake brake peddle sticking (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released brake peddle sticks (1.3.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bottom linkage on rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,192 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,192 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,470 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,572 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,572 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,816 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,815 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,561 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,075 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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YC02 DFE is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DFE, 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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YC02 DFE is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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