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BU51 FHJ

2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Red Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,554 mi
Last recorded46,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S20,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 46,554 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,141 miles

Front brake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Jul 2025 46,141 miles

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

Front brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,532 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Incorrect excessive reserve travel (1.1.2 (d))

Front Horn slightly loose Horn low effort (7.7 (b))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 45,419 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Lower Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Excusably aged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Horn slightly loose Sound intensity reduced (7.7 (b))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear tire Excessively aged 9 years

Fail 1 Mar 2023 45,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front 9 year old tyre

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

Rear 9 year old tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,056 miles

Front 8 Year old tyre

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear 8 Year old tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,588 miles

Front 7 year old tyres

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear 7 year old tyres

Fail 3 Mar 2021 44,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 7 year old tyres

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear 7 year old tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2020 43,864 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,523 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,113 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,635 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Front right fork slight sign of oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,863 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 29,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 28,291 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

the rear disk is slightly rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,984 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 23,594 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,118 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 22,118 miles

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

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,983 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,708 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200S?

Based on 7,781 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
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BU51 FHJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Red with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 20,664 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 ZRX1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 FHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 FHJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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