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YP02 KWX

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,547 mi
Last recorded41,547 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 41,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 40,387 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 40,387 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 40,117 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 39,530 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 38,737 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 37,591 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,829 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 33,829 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,610 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,975 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,200 miles

Both front fork outer dust seals worn

Drive chain slightly loose

Slight play in rear mono-shock bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,607 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,366 miles

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 20,336 miles

Front Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,118 miles

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

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 KWX 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 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 YP02 KWX, 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 KWX is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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