Kawasaki ZX-12R

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y198 OTLMOT history

Y198 OTL is a silver petrol Kawasaki ZX-12R first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 30,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
30,691 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 OTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-12R
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 OTL was last recorded at 30,691 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,240 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
451 miles
Average per year
908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,691 miles
  • 2025 – 30,240 miles
  • 2024 – 28,731 miles
  • 2023 – 27,770 miles
  • 2022 – 26,591 miles
  • 2021 – 25,196 miles
  • 2019 – 24,347 miles
  • 2018 – 22,640 miles
  • 2017 – 21,793 miles
  • 2016 – 20,365 miles
  • 2014 – 19,544 miles
  • 2013 – 19,190 miles
  • 2011 – 17,518 miles
  • 2006 – 12,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,691 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,691 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    735738757143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,240 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,240 miles
    Test number
    132703580016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,238 miles (+1,507)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,238 miles
    Test number
    463349782589
    • DangerousCentral Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousCentral Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  4. Pass28,731 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    28,731 miles
    Test number
    369870748561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Pass27,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,770 miles
    Test number
    734389814456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,770 miles (+1,179)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,770 miles
    Test number
    300002616260
    • Repaired at testSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  7. Pass26,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,591 miles
    Test number
    456837610806
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  8. Fail26,591 miles (+1,395)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,591 miles
    Test number
    999698274313
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  9. Pass25,196 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    25,196 miles
    Test number
    866664897192
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass24,347 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,347 miles
    Test number
    364056897024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,640 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    798319322835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,793 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,793 miles
    Test number
    498071172915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,365 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,365 miles
    Test number
    543180505911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,544 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    375801074164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,190 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,190 miles
    Test number
    426498173169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,518 miles (+5,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,518 miles
    Test number
    637774301279
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  17. Fail12,406 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,406 miles
    Test number
    381082226480
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass12,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,406 miles
    Test number
    613062726287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about Y198 OTL

Does Y198 OTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y198 OTL is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y198 OTL?
The MOT on Y198 OTL is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y198 OTL done?
Y198 OTL was recorded at 30,691 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 908 miles a year.
Has Y198 OTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 OTL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y198 OTL 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 Y198 OTL find?
Y198 OTL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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