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CN54 FKZ

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,561 mi
Last recorded59,561 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 FKZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 59,561 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,129 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,030 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,294 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 42,294 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 40,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 40,107 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,507 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 37,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,101 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 32,497 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,594 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 22,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,689 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 11,012 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,189 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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CN54 FKZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN54 FKZ, 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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What year was CN54 FKZ registered?

CN54 FKZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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