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AF02 ZSL

2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,481 mi
Last recorded61,481 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R120024,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ZSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 61,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 61,481 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,493 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 56,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,917 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 55,882 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,831 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 51,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

numberplate light is not working

Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 41,377 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 40,236 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 May 2012 40,236 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,447 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 27,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 22,607 miles

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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AF02 ZSL is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 24,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF02 ZSL, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF02 ZSL is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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