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MD12 YKK

2012 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,969 mi
Last recorded20,969 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Z100013,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD12 YKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 20,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 19,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 19,096 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 18,009 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 18,000 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Steering Bearings Centred (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Front Tyre Valve splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose Drive chain requires adjusting(loose) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 16,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,146 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 13,333 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 13,333 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 11,707 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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MD12 YKK is a 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 13,342 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD12 YKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MD12 YKK registered?

MD12 YKK is a 2012 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 5 June 2012.

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