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RK51 XHW

2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,586 mi
Last recorded39,586 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R20,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 XHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-12R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 37,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,624 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 36,624 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

horn not functioning proper

Pass 25 Aug 2018 36,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,059 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,886 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 31,442 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 31,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,757 miles

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,136 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 29,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,862 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,388 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,240 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 1,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,422 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,926 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 17,926 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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RK51 XHW is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R in Black 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 RK51 XHW, 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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RK51 XHW is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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