Kawasaki ZX-12R
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc
Y278 UMRMOT history
Y278 UMR is a black petrol Kawasaki ZX-12R first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 40,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 40,333 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 892 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 UMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- ZX-12R
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 UMR was last recorded at 40,333 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 May 2015: 24,127 miles, lower than 38,658 miles on 28 Jan 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 39,113 miles · 28 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,220 miles
- Average per year
- 892 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,333 miles
- 2025 – 39,113 miles
- 2023 – 38,900 miles
- 2022 – 33,188 miles
- 2021 – 31,917 miles
- 2020 – 30,198 miles
- 2019 – 28,946 miles
- 2018 – 27,770 miles
- 2017 – 26,460 miles
- 2016 – 25,847 miles
- 2015 – 24,127 miles
- 2012 – 38,658 miles
- 2011 – 38,340 miles
- 2010 – 38,051 miles
- 2009 – 34,166 miles
- 2008 – 29,063 miles
- 2007 – 25,717 miles
- 2006 – 22,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,333 miles (+1,220)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 40,333 miles
- Test number
- 776650244609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,113 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 39,113 miles
- Test number
- 551999756868
- AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Fail39,112 miles (+212)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,112 miles
- Test number
- 984157777632
- DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSteering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Pass38,900 miles (+5,712)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 38,900 miles
- Test number
- 189781361121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,188 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 33,188 miles
- Test number
- 389140521559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,168 miles (+1,251)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,168 miles
- Test number
- 261361346022
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Pass31,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 31,917 miles
- Test number
- 113638385860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,917 miles (+1,719)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,917 miles
- Test number
- 693071629050
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass30,198 miles (+1,252)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 30,198 miles
- Test number
- 451981180654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,946 miles (+1,176)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 28,946 miles
- Test number
- 516276058455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,770 miles (+1,310)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 27,770 miles
- Test number
- 238745021752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,460 miles (+613)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 26,460 miles
- Test number
- 636825497709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,847 miles (+1,720)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 25,847 miles
- Test number
- 292474326867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,127 miles (-14,531)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 24,127 miles
- Test number
- 977362045180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,658 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 38,658 miles
- Test number
- 389108622070
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- NoteFront brakes stating to bind
Fail38,658 miles (+318)4 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,658 miles
- Test number
- 395927222014
- DangerousDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
- DangerousOffside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
- DangerousOffside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
- DangerousUpper Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)
- FailureFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- NoteFront brakes stating to bind
Pass38,340 miles (+283)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 38,340 miles
- Test number
- 457662221427
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass38,057 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 38,057 miles
- Test number
- 789754111001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,051 miles (+1,454)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 38,051 miles
- Test number
- 364788020385
- AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Pass36,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 36,597 miles
- Test number
- 884112720027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,597 miles (+2,431)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,597 miles
- Test number
- 111301220443
- FailureFront wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
- FailureRegistration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Pass34,166 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,166 miles
- Test number
- 150307919186
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Fail34,166 miles (+5,103)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,166 miles
- Test number
- 221427019114
- Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Pass29,063 miles (+3,346)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 29,063 miles
- Test number
- 972729508184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,717 miles (+3,502)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 25,717 miles
- Test number
- 344904517148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,215 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 22,215 miles
- Test number
- 744480806122
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- NoteFront brakes binding slightly
Fail22,215 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,215 miles
- Test number
- 781230806151
- Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- NoteFront brakes binding slightly
Questions about Y278 UMR
- Does Y278 UMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 UMR is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 UMR?
- The MOT on Y278 UMR is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y278 UMR done?
- Y278 UMR was recorded at 40,333 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 892 miles a year.
- Has Y278 UMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 UMR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y278 UMR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y278 UMR find?
- Y278 UMR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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