Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,199 cc

W256 XTHMOT history

W256 XTH is a red petrol Kawasaki ZX-12R first used on 20 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 31,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
31,980 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 XTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-12R
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 XTH was last recorded at 31,980 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,489 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
491 miles
Average per year
1,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,980 miles
  • 2024 – 30,693 miles
  • 2023 – 30,671 miles
  • 2022 – 30,575 miles
  • 2021 – 29,690 miles
  • 2019 – 28,230 miles
  • 2018 – 26,899 miles
  • 2017 – 24,304 miles
  • 2016 – 23,285 miles
  • 2015 – 22,898 miles
  • 2014 – 21,963 miles
  • 2013 – 18,716 miles
  • 2012 – 17,531 miles
  • 2011 – 14,840 miles
  • 2010 – 12,489 miles
  • 2009 – 12,193 miles
  • 2008 – 11,272 miles
  • 2007 – 9,758 miles
  • 2006 – 8,683 miles
  • 2005 – 7,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,980 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,980 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    31,980 miles
    Test number
    875315083329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,489 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    31,489 miles
    Test number
    346049018885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,693 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    390172460053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,671 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    30,671 miles
    Test number
    960838093888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,575 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    233779546578
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  6. Pass29,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,690 miles
    Test number
    984117552761
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail29,690 miles (+1,460)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,690 miles
    Test number
    912264355009
    • MajorSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass28,230 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,230 miles
    Test number
    124407412724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail28,182 miles (+1,283)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,182 miles
    Test number
    198436557941
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock fouling wiring on right hand lock (2.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Position lamp switch insecure control loose (4.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

  10. Pass26,899 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,899 miles
    Test number
    333323559077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail26,826 miles (+2,522)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,826 miles
    Test number
    942096643483
    • DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSteering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock flexible brake hoses crushed when steering on a full right hand lock (2.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

  12. Pass24,304 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,304 miles
    Test number
    493608574251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,285 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,285 miles
    Test number
    208152958077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,898 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,898 miles
    Test number
    256312985184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,963 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,963 miles
    Test number
    569298164149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  16. Pass18,716 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,716 miles
    Test number
    195803503190
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  17. Pass17,531 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,531 miles
    Test number
    547328792078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,840 miles (+2,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,840 miles
    Test number
    739839991002
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  19. Pass12,489 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,489 miles
    Test number
    861269990093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,193 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,193 miles
    Test number
    732949799151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,272 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,272 miles
    Test number
    340885358125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,758 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,758 miles
    Test number
    440533797042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,683 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,683 miles
    Test number
    701774976101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    7,101 miles
    Test number
    772286365152
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about W256 XTH

Does W256 XTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 XTH is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on W256 XTH?
The MOT on W256 XTH is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W256 XTH done?
W256 XTH was recorded at 31,980 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,221 miles a year.
Has W256 XTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 XTH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on W256 XTH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on W256 XTH find?
W256 XTH passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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