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W681 ULC

2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,423 mi
Last recorded65,423 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A118,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 ULC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1200-A1
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,001 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 64,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 63,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,533 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,533 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,385 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,554 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,803 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 54,803 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,224 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,107 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 46,760 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1200-A1?

Based on 805 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
645
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
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W681 ULC is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,334 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 ZX1200-A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W681 ULC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W681 ULC registered?

W681 ULC is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W681 ULC safe to buy?

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