Kawasaki ZX-12R

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y38 HWEMOT history

Y38 HWE is a red petrol Kawasaki ZX-12R first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 38,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
38,341 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 HWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZX-12R
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 HWE was last recorded at 38,341 miles on 24 Apr 2024, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,250 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
1,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 38,341 miles
  • 2023 – 38,250 miles
  • 2022 – 37,710 miles
  • 2016 – 37,172 miles
  • 2015 – 35,778 miles
  • 2013 – 33,752 miles
  • 2012 – 21,012 miles
  • 2010 – 18,316 miles
  • 2009 – 14,384 miles
  • 2008 – 11,068 miles
  • 2007 – 6,414 miles
  • 2006 – 3,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,341 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber slightly loose REAR LOCKING RING NOT FULLY TIGHT (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,341 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,341 miles
    Test number
    913713453994
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber slightly loose REAR LOCKING RING NOT FULLY TIGHT (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass38,250 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    188672592387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    417078142293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,710 miles (+538)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    516752131522
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass37,172 miles (+1,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,172 miles
    Test number
    263066408371
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  6. Pass35,778 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,778 miles
    Test number
    955567945074
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  7. Fail35,773 miles (+2,021)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,773 miles
    Test number
    829482245006
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  8. Pass33,752 miles (+12,740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,752 miles
    Test number
    945424513290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,012 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,012 miles
    Test number
    906741362060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,316 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,316 miles
    Test number
    531492490243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,384 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,384 miles
    Test number
    751340039349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,068 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,068 miles
    Test number
    114093928357
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  13. Pass6,414 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    6,414 miles
    Test number
    994495427380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass5,321 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,321 miles
    Test number
    670410327150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    3,141 miles
    Test number
    871317416187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 HWE

Does Y38 HWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 HWE expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 HWE?
The MOT on Y38 HWE expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 HWE done?
Y38 HWE was recorded at 38,341 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2024, an average of 1,956 miles a year.
Has Y38 HWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 HWE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y38 HWE 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 Y38 HWE find?
Y38 HWE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorber slightly loose rear locking ring not fully tight.

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