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WD12 PCF

2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

30,461 mi
Last recorded30,461 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf12,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 PCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 Jbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 30,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 29,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 29,900 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 29,430 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 28,430 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 26,557 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 26,556 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 24,619 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 24,619 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 21,688 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain slightly loose and near end of life (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre remains of two nails in rear tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 21,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate damaged laminating cracked and failing (0.1 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain slightly loose and near end of life (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre remains of two nails in rear tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 19,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

number plate slightly damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2017 19,869 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Brake locking device missing front lever (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

number plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,333 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 16,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,922 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
958
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
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WD12 PCF is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,684 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 1000 Jbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD12 PCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WD12 PCF is a 2012 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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