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BW04 VCL

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,355 mi
Last recorded44,355 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 VCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 44,355 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 44,352 miles

Exhaust system insecure both sides not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 43,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 36,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 30,021 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 30,021 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected rear slave cylinder seized (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 29,855 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 29,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Play in lower suspension linkage bushes causing excessive lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 29,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 29,735 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,415 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front knuckle mount to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,519 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 27,513 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 24,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,400 miles

front and rear tyres worn

slight fluctuation front and rear brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,220 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,159 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,406 miles

2 small cuts in tear ryre about 4mm long

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,015 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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BW04 VCL is a 2004 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 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 19,689 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 BW04 VCL, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW04 VCL is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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