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YE12 SDV

2012 Kawasaki ZX1000

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,896 mi
Last recorded35,896 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ZX100015,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 SDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 35,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 29,583 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 29,580 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,555 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 29,553 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 29,378 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 28,631 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 28,625 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 25,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 22,768 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,066 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 14,720 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1000?

Based on 1,292 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
943
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Registration plate incorrect 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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YE12 SDV is a 2012 Kawasaki ZX1000 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki ZX1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,866 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 ZX1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE12 SDV registered?

YE12 SDV is a 2012 Kawasaki ZX1000, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YE12 SDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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