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AE04 UMB

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,324 mi
Last recorded20,324 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 UMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 20,324 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 19,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 19,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 18,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 18,278 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 18,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,856 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 17,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

the front park lights are not working

Pass 2 Aug 2014 16,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,885 miles

pilot lights not working.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 May 2010 13,168 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 11,716 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

pilot light not working.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2007 10,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZ-R1200?

Based on 4,542 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,169
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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AE04 UMB is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 19,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 UMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 UMB is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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