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BU03 HVY

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,823 mi
Last recorded43,823 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 HVY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 43,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 40,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 38,511 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 38,511 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 37,615 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 37,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 36,576 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 36,576 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,977 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 30,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,024 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 27,024 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,648 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,500 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 18,018 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,659 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 15,659 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,992 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 12,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,193 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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BU03 HVY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 23,381 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 BU03 HVY, 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 23 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 BU03 HVY registered?

BU03 HVY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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