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BU03 EWL

2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,879 mi
Last recorded31,879 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H19,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1200-C1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,879 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 31,116 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 29,133 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 29,133 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,096 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 25,096 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 22,695 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 21,779 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,639 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,138 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 12,897 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,535 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 12,535 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 12,502 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,276 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 9,239 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,190 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H?

Based on 2,792 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,022
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
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BU03 EWL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 19,148 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 ZX1200-C1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 EWL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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