2012 Kawasaki ZX 1400 FCF ABS 1.4L Petrol · HJ12 LXP

The 2012 Kawasaki ZX 1400 FCF ABS presents a stable and exemplary maintenance trend, confirmed by a flawless pass at 26,000 miles on 24 December 2025. The MOT record shows zero defects across all recorded tests, indicating meticulous upkeep and no recurring mechanical or structural faults. This consistent pass rate demonstrates a resolving trend of minor consumable wear, with the motorcycle maintaining full roadworthiness year after year. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with light usage, averaging roughly 1,857 miles annually over its fourteen-year lifespan. Between the March 2021 test at 16,546 miles and the May 2022 test at 18,081 miles, the machine covered just over 1,500 miles in just over a year. Mileage then increased steadily, climbing from 18,710 miles in June 2023 to 22,526 miles in August 2024, before reaching the current 26,000 miles in December 2025. The data is exceptionally clean, showing no anomalous jumps or suspicious mileage rollbacks. Despite the pristine MOT record, the low annual mileage demands a focused physical inspection of components susceptible to deterioration from prolonged standing. A buyer should closely examine the condition of the suspension bushes and fork seals, which can perish or weep from lack of use rather than wear. Brake calipers must be checked for seized pistons and binding slides, as infrequent riding often leads to corrosion on the disc edges and pad glazing. Tyre sidewall cracking requires scrutiny, as older rubber degrades regardless of tread depth. Finally, the exhaust system and structural mounting points should be inspected for surface corrosion, which can accelerate on a machine that sits idle for extended periods.