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BU53 MHO

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,513 mi
Last recorded53,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MHO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 53,513 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 51,217 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 51,217 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 45,200 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 41,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 41,370 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 35,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,317 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 32,317 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm changed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 27,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 23,986 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 23,837 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 23,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,035 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 18,851 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,322 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 12,550 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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BU53 MHO is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU53 MHO, 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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BU53 MHO is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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