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AJ02 ZKS

2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,946 mi
Last recorded50,946 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R120024,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZKS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 50,946 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 49,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 46,726 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 44,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 38,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,584 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 28,797 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 27,617 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,617 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 26,753 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 25,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,269 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 21,269 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2009 17,473 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 16,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 15,052 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 11,798 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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AJ02 ZKS 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 91.3%.

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 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 AJ02 ZKS, 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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What year was AJ02 ZKS registered?

AJ02 ZKS is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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