Kawasaki Zx 12r (2001)
2001 Kawasaki Zx 12r
CarHunch analysed 531 real MOT records for the 2001 Kawasaki Zx 12r. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R posts a solid 88.4% first-time pass rate, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are generally well-maintained by their owners. Dangerous defects turn up in just 11.9% of examples, which is reassuringly low and not a buyer concern.
These machines average only 20,550 miles despite being over two decades old, indicating most are cherished rather than commuted on hard. The typical bike racks up 1.54 failures and 4.8 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—if you're considering one, budget for routine consumables like brake pads and chain maintenance, but don't expect engine or frame trouble.
What to check before buying a 2001 Kawasaki Zx 12r
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Kawasaki Zx 12r vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Kawasaki Zx 12r vehicles fall between 13,024 and 26,683 miles.
2001 Kawasaki Zx 12r — Still on the Road
152 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Kawasaki Zx 12r
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.9%
Exhaust noisy
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24.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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19.3%
Exhaust noisy
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16.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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