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YO02 NGZ

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

39,628 mi
Last recorded39,628 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 NGZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 39,628 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 39,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 38,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 38,832 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 37,730 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 37,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 37,183 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 36,163 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 31,391 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 31,219 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm remaining (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 May 2016 31,091 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 30,841 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,841 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,357 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 30,357 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 29,310 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,294 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 26,293 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,679 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 22,676 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,007 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 18,007 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,873 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 13,873 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,128 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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YO02 NGZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YO02 NGZ, 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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YO02 NGZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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