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YP02 JYH

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,593 mi
Last recorded53,593 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 JYH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 53,593 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 52,455 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 52,437 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 47,185 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,381 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,243 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 36,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,245 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,264 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,561 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 30,561 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,640 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 27,636 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,928 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 19,856 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,255 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 14,255 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 4,948 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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YP02 JYH is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YP02 JYH, 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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YP02 JYH is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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